California Governor Newsom Criticizes Trump for Violent ICE Raids Targeting Vulnerable Immigrants

California Governor Gavin Newsom has strongly condemned President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement tactics, describing them as causing terror on American streets, particularly among Black and Brown communities. Newsom criticized the use of masked ICE agents conducting raids without identification, sometimes deploying military-style tactics such as rappelling from helicopters and using unmarked vehicles to detain individuals, including American citizens and documented residents, often without due process. He shared personal accounts, including one of a teenager frightened after the disappearance of his parents during an ICE raid at their workplace. Newsom also highlighted the chilling effect these raids have on immigrant communities, who fear engaging in everyday activities due to potential targeting. Additionally, Newsom has taken legislative action by signing a bill banning law enforcement officials from wearing masks during operations and has legally challenged Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to other states. The governor's critiques extend to accusing the Trump administration of racially biased enforcement, emphasizing the widespread impact on various communities in cities like Los Angeles and Portland.