Rep. Mike Levin Opposes Divisive Resolution on Los Angeles Protests
Washington, D.C.– Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on his vote in opposition to H.Res. 516:
“I opposed Rep. Young Kim’s intentionally divisive resolution this morning. Earlier this month, our state and local law enforcement officers in Los Angeles worked admirably to provide a safe environment so Americans could exercise their First Amendment right to protest. I wholeheartedly condemn those who took advantage of the situation to commit violent acts, and I stand with our state and local law enforcement.
“The resolution we voted on today uses inflammatory language designed to divide us instead of bringing people together. We should be focused on bipartisan solutions that strengthen public safety and protect civil rights, not on partisan exercises that inflame tensions and pit communities against each other.”
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