Elisa Márquez

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 10, 2025

Contact info: Alex Boskovich, Chief of Staff to Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez

(alex.boskovich@acgov.org / 510-271-5136)

Media Statement from Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez on ICE Raids and County Response

Oakland, CA — As the only Latina on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and the daughter of immigrants, I will not stay silent as our families are targeted and traumatized by ICE’s cruel tactics and the federal administration’s relentless attacks on our community.

I know firsthand the fear and heartbreak that spreads when loved ones are threatened with detention or deportation. No one should have to live in constant fear of being torn from their family, their home, or their dreams. I stand in solidarity with every parent, child, and neighbor in the communities of my district, in the county, the state, and the nation, who feels under siege right now.

But I am also inspired by the courage and unity that our community has shown. Alameda County residents have come together to build a powerful rapid response network, offering legal support, emergency hotlines, and “Know Your Rights” education. We are resisting ICE’s intimidation AND actively building a county where every resident can feel safe, respected, and protected.

In response to the urgent concerns raised by our immigrant neighbors, I am convening a Public Protection Committee meeting next Wednesday, June 18 at Noon. We will hear directly from the Alameda County Immigration Legal Education Partnership (ACILEP) about the current state of our rapid response efforts and discuss how we can strengthen our defenses against ICE’s unjust actions.

In addition, the Board of Supervisors recently approved $3.5 million for critical services that help shield our community from ICE’s reach, including:

• $1.3 million for the Alameda County Public Defender’s Immigration Unit to provide crucial legal defense for non-citizen residents;
• $1 million for the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice to expand due process legal services;
• $700,000 for the Alameda County Immigration Legal Education Partnership, funding a Rapid Response Hotline, Know Your Rights Trainings, and legal services; and
• $500,000 for Trabajadores Unidos Workers United to support community preparedness, mutual aid, and neighborhood-based resources.

This investment is a clear message: Alameda County will not cooperate with ICE’s campaign of fear. We will always defend the dignity and safety of our immigrant families.

To everyone feeling anxious or afraid, please know: you are not alone. We see you, we value you, and we are fighting for you.

For more information or to join the upcoming committee meeting, please visit my Instagram (@supervisor_elisamarquez) to receive real time updates and necessary information to participate. Committee information will also be posted at https://bos.acgov.org/broadcast/.

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About Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez

Supervisor Elisa Márquez proudly represents Alameda County’s District 2, which includes the communities of Hayward, Newark, Union City, and portions of Fremont. A lifelong resident and dedicated public servant, Supervisor Márquez has spent over two decades championing safer, more sustainable neighborhoods, affordable housing, and a thriving, inclusive local economy. As Chair of the Public Protection Committee, she is committed to ensuring public safety, expanding access to quality health care, and supporting essential community infrastructure. Supervisor Márquez also advocates for high-quality education and equitable opportunities for all residents, especially immigrants, seniors, and working families.

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