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Montebello council unanimously directs city attorney to join Los Angeles lawsuit challenging federal immigration enforcement

5078552 · June 26, 2025
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After a closed-session briefing, the Montebello City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city attorney to join litigation being filed by the City of Los Angeles against the federal government and related enforcement personnel over recent ICE operations affecting the region.

The Montebello City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city attorney to take the steps necessary to join a lawsuit being filed by the City of Los Angeles against the federal government and related enforcement personnel, including ICE, the council announced after a closed session.

City Attorney (reporting out after closed session) said the council had recessed into closed session to consider anticipated litigation and received briefings on two matters; the council provided direction to the city manager and city attorney on both. Mayor Melendez then said the council "has unanimously expressed its intent to join in a…

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