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Flores, Dora <br />From: Adriana Alanis < <br />Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 7:13 AM <br />To: eComment <br />Subject: Urgent Concerns Regarding ICE and Military Presence in Santa Ana <br />Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br />Dear Mayor Valarie Amezcua and Esteemed Council Members, <br />I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to you not only as a longtime resident of <br />Santa Ana, but also as a dedicated paralegal and advocate for justice, to express my deep <br />concern regarding the visible presence of ICE, the National Guard, and military personnel <br />in our city. <br />It is deeply troubling to witness ICE targeting hardworking immigrants —individuals who <br />contribute meaningfully to our community and are simply trying to provide for their <br />families. Contrary to the narrative that ICE is pursuing dangerous criminals, the reality on <br />the ground reveals that many of these individuals have no criminal history. I have <br />personally seen how tirelessly these residents work and how unjustly they are being <br />pursued. <br />Equally alarming is the increasing presence of military personnel in our neighborhoods — <br />individuals armed with war -grade weapons patrolling our streets. This militarized <br />environment is not only unsettling but also counterproductive to creating a sense of <br />safety. These forces are trained for combat, not for community safety, and their presence <br />fosters fear rather than protection among residents. <br />As your constituent, I urge Mayor Amezcua and the City Council to take a clear stance in <br />protecting all Santa Ana residents, regardless of immigration status. The Constitution <br />guarantees basic rights to everyone within the United States, and it is your duty as our <br />elected leaders to uphold those protections and ensure that Santa Ana remains a safe and <br />inclusive city for all. <br />Please do not allow fear and intimidation to become normalized in our community. We <br />are counting on you to act in defense of our neighbors and to reaffirm that this city will <br />not stand by while families are torn apart. <br />Thank you for your time, and I hope to see meaningful leadership and action on this <br />matter. <br />Sincerely, <br />Adriana Alanis <br />3 <br />