Cynthia Gonzalez, Vice Mayor of Cudahy, California, is under federal scrutiny after a video surfaced where she allegedly incited the 18th Street and Florencia 13 gangs to confront ICE officers.
In the video, Gonzalez questions the gangs’ absence during what she calls an “invasion” by ICE, urging their leadership to “get your members in order.” This call to action has raised alarms, especially given the gangs’ notorious history of violence.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) condemned her remarks as “despicable,” linking them to a 500% surge in assaults on ICE officers.
The FBI is investigating, highlighting the potential for her words to escalate violence against federal agents.
This incident draws attention to deepening tensions between local officials and federal immigration enforcement, raising concerns about public safety and the rule of law in communities already strained by gang activity and immigration debates.
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