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Will Federal Prosecutors file criminal charges against the city of Santa Ana?

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Federal Government, immigration, Politics, Santa Ana Leave a comment

In January 2017, the city of Santa Ana declared it was a Sanctuary City and would not assist US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Additionally, the ICE contract to use the Santa Ana jail was also cancelled so they no longer hold ICE Detainees in the jail. It has since been replaced with a US Marshall’s contract to use the jail.

Many in our city praised the city council for protecting our undocumented committee. While others raised concerns that the city could be putting itself in danger of losing millions of dollars in Federal Funding and Grants that the city depends on to operate. Continue reading→

Santa Ana immigration officer, who was bribed with egg rolls and cash, indicted

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Courts, Crime, FBI, Federal Government, immigration, irvine, Santa Ana, Vietnamese Leave a comment

An immigration officer who worked in Santa Ana has been indicted on charges that she took bribes in cash and egg rolls from immigrants seeking citizenship and green cards, according to CBS News.

Federal prosecutors say 47-year-old Mai Nhu Nguyen, an Irvine resident who worked in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Santa Ana, was indicted Wednesday on three counts of solicitation of a bribe by a public official, according to Fox News. Continue reading→

Santa Ana Police Assoc. hosting two free business security meetings this month

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Crime, Entertainment, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department’s Homeland Security Division will host an informational meeting for area businesses to obtain additional information about the BERT program from graduates of the advanced training program. The meeting will be held at Centennial Police Joint Training Facility, 3000 W. Edinger on Thursday, January 10, 2013, from 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Please RSVP right away and/or refer any questions to Executive Director Bill Cunningham at (714) 972-0200 or bert@sapdf.org. Click here to read more about this event.

The Santa Ana Police Foundation is also hosting an Active Shooter Response Seminar, along with numerous Santa Ana community business organizations, on January 15, 2013 from 9:00 am-10:30 am. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez announces $8,941,135 Homeland Security funding for Orange County

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Art Pedroza Posted in Democratic Party, Federal Government, Loretta Sanchez, Orange County, Politics, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ ANNOUNCES $8,941,135 IN HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING FOR ORANGE COUNTY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington, DC- Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, today announced that Orange County will receive $8,941,135 in funding for FY 2011 through the Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) program. UASI grants are provided to help local law enforcement in communities at risk of a terrorist attack.

The $8,941,135 in funding for FY 2011 is a nearly $4 million reduction from funding allocated to Orange County last year through the UASI program. In FY 2010, Orange County received $12,773,050 in UASI funding. Unfortunately, funding to UASI was slashed by twenty percent in the continuing resolution agreement forced by House Republicans, an agreement which Rep. Sanchez voted against.

“I am disappointed that UASI cannot fully renew last year’s security funding for Orange County,” said Sanchez. “These are tough economic times but homeland security must remain a priority. I am thankful for the critical funding Orange County did receive. Orange County is home to many national attractions which require high security at all times and this money will help train and equip first responders and emergency management officials to respond to any threats or disasters that Orange County may face. Initiatives like UASI help ensure that Orange County receives enough security funding to keep our people safe.”

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is proud to represent California’s 47th Congressional District, which includes the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and parts of Fullerton in Orange County. She serves as Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces and a senior member of the Committee on Homeland Security. Rep. Sanchez is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and sits on the bipartisan, bicameral Joint Economic Committee.

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United States House of Representatives
1114 Longworth House Office Building • Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2965 • Fax: 202-225-5859

Rep. Sanchez questions Homeland Security Secretary at budget hearing

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Art Pedroza Posted in Democratic Party, Federal Government, Loretta Sanchez, Politics, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2011

MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ QUESTIONS SECRETARY NAPOLITANO AT FY 2012 HOMELAND BUDGET HEARING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today questioned Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano at a Committee on Homeland Security hearing on the President’s Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Rep. Sanchez was specifically interested in Secretary Napolitano’s take on budget cuts suggested by some House Republicans and the impact those cuts would have on the security and safety of our communities – specifically Orange County.

“A budget priority that I have continually advocated for is grant funding for local law enforcement through the Urban Area Security Initiative,” said Rep. Sanchez. “This grant program is critical to adding an extra layer of security in Orange County – in particular due to our vast array of government facilities, theme parks, large entertainment and sports venues, seaports and close proximity to a nuclear plant. I am concerned the Republicans will cut this particular grant funding by over $87 million in the continuing resolution passed by the House, which could lead to the elimination of the UASI grant program in the OC. Secretary Napolitano echoed my concern that these misplaced priorities to local counterterrorism initiatives are unreasonable, irresponsible, and may threaten the safety of our homeland.

“The President’s budget also included cuts to the US-VISIT program, and I was disheartened to hear Secretary Napolitano downplay the importance of the exit portion of this crucial national security program and compliance with Congressional mandates for an exit system. As the former Chairwoman of the Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism Subcommittee, I have presided over multiple hearings regarding the US-VISIT exit program and I believe US-VISIT is crucial to ensuring those who enter our country, on a temporary visa, leave it as well. ”

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United States House of Representatives
1114 Longworth House Office Building • Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2965 • Fax: 202-225-5859

Will Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez act to stop the immigration raids in Santa Ana?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Federal Government, immigration, Latinos, Loretta Sanchez, mexico, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Loretta Sanchez and youth in action

How many young people will be deported in Santa Ana if Congresswoman Sanchez doesn’t stop the ICE raids?

The recent Immigration and Customs Service (ICE) immigration raids in Santa Ana have come at a very bad time – just as U.S. Census workers are starting to conduct outreach to area immigrants.

Only one local politician can stop these raids. That would be Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, who serves on the Congressional Homeland Security Committee.

“In the 111th Congress, Rep. Sanchez is taking a leading role in securing America’s borders with Mexico and Canada. This Congress she has held and continues to hold hearings and briefings on the U.S. response to the drug related violence that has plagued most of the Mexican side of the border. She has appeared countless times on CNN, C-SPAN, FOX News, and MSNBC to discuss the importance of a coordinated and efficient U.S. response to the violence. She has also met with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to provide guidance on critical issues, including combating human, weapons, and drug trafficking and ensuring interagency cooperation on national security issues,” according to Sanchez’ website. Continue reading→