Recap Series
Public obliterates Amezcua; told to support, resign, or be recalled
Accused of inaction and betrayal, Amezcua was confronted by residents who demanded accountability and change, or be removed.
Valerie Amezcua
Local Eye
Amezcua’s communications sought after 'no response' to disclose actions during ICE raids
In a video statement released Wednesday, Mayor Amezcua claimed she had been working behind the scenes for three days while federal immigration enforcement was active in Santa Ana, starting Monday, June 9. Many commentators criticized her response as too late, and in a follow-up interview with ABC7’s David Gonzalez,
Local Eye
Social media post shows apparent death threat towards Mayor Amezcua
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua posted Wednesday to her social media a screenshot of an apparent death threat. The post came from a user on Instagram posted to their story saying "Kill your local politician now!" The user is not identified in the post. "A clear death