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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Judy Chu calls for Adelanto closure and warns about economic impacts

Judy Chu, a U.S. Congress member representing California's 28th district, recently shared her views on several pressing issues via social media. Her comments touched on immigration policies, economic developments, and fire safety warnings in Southern California.

On December 6, 2024, Judy Chu expressed concerns about the Adelanto ICE Processing Center. She stated, "I've been to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center. The way the for-profit GEO Group runs it threatens the lives of immigrants there." She further advocated for the closure of Adelanto and called for a more humane immigration system that respects human rights.

Later that day, Chu commented on recent economic statistics and criticized former President Trump's policies. She noted that "Last month, the U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs nationwide under @POTUS." In contrast, she argued that Trump's proposed policies would negatively impact the workforce and economy by reducing employment opportunities and increasing costs for families.

On December 9, 2024, Chu issued a warning to residents of Southern California regarding fire hazards. She announced that "Red Flag Warnings are in effect starting today, with critical fire weather conditions expected." Chu emphasized the importance of staying alert and being prepared for potential evacuations due to rapidly spreading fires.

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