‘Silence is Complicity’—Claudia Frometa Disagrees and Explains Why

Downey Councilwoman Claudia Frometa joins former Mayor Mario A. Guerra on Talking Downey to discuss the city’s response to immigration enforcement, the challenges of balancing empathy with law enforcement, and how local governments are navigating a highly charged political climate. Claudia also responds to recent personal attacks and emphasizes her commitment to serving all Downey residents. Highlights: • Claudia discusses the recent council meeting on immigration issues. • The city approved funding for workshops and food banks. • Debate over providing legal defense funds for detained immigrants. • Claudia defends the council’s approach to law enforcement and federal laws. • Mario and Claudia address misinformation and social media attacks.