Washington, Feb. 23 -- Representative Norma J. Torres issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) released a statement in opposition to ICE Abuses:
"I believe that the ongoing broad enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Customs and Border Protection, are abusive, illegal, and unconstitutional. They deny the humanity of our immigrant communities in California and across the country, and illegally racial profile individuals. Look no further than the case of Ramiro Santiago Pacheco Martinez, along with many others in our community. Ramiro is a longtime Pomona resident who is currently detained at the Adelanto ICE facility, despite severe health conditions and the impact on his famil...