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NEWS RELEASE
July 10, 2025
Paramount, CA – In light of recent unlawful federal operations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across Los Angeles County, on July 8, 2025, the Paramount City Council voted unanimously during closed session to intervene in a recent federal lawsuit, Perdomo, et al. v. Noem, et al., filed on July 2 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Paramount will join other concerned cities within Los Angeles County who have experienced significant economic and public safety impacts as a result of ICE’s unlawful enforcement activities.
The lawsuit alleges that since early June 2025, federal agents have conducted sweeping immigration raids throughout the region, violating civil rights by indiscriminately targeting individuals based on race or ethnicity, often without warrants or legal justification. Reports cite unlawful detentions, denial of legal counsel, and inhumane treatment of those taken into custody. These unlawful enforcement activities harm local communities when residents are fearful of leaving their homes and law enforcement resources must be redirected.
By joining the lawsuit, the City of Paramount aligns itself with a growing coalition of cities and counties advocating for transparency, accountability of the federal government, constitutional protections, and human rights in immigration enforcement efforts. The Paramount City Council intends to protect the civil rights of its residents and remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting the safety, dignity, and rights of all who live and work in our community.
The City encourages community members to reach out to trusted local organizations and immigration legal services for support through our Immigration Humanitarian Services program. For more information and a list of resources, please visit https://www.paramountcity.gov/know-your-rights-immigration-resources/.
Contact:
Pauline Jauregui
Communications & Engagement Manager
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