Moderate Republican Rep. David Valadao (Calif.) is pushing back at the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions in his state.

“I remain concerned about ongoing ICE operations throughout CA and will continue my conversations with the administration—urging them to prioritize the removal of known criminals over the hardworking people who have lived peacefully in the Valley for years,” Valadao said in a post on X.

The comment came after he condemned the violence that broke out in protests over immigration enforcement actions in pockets of Los Angeles.

“I support the First Amendment right to peacefully protest, but the violence and vandalism happening in Los Angeles is unacceptable and I stand with our law enforcement officers working to protect people and regain control over t

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