North Hills residents and faith leaders criticize ICE action on church ground

San Fernando Valley residents and faith leaders today denounced the detainment of a taco vendor who was picked up by agents last week on the campus of North Hills United Methodist Church during a food-distribution event.

Members of the church and fellow faith leaders held a news conference Monday to raise awareness about the Thursday arrest of Carlos Chavez, and to criticize the Department of Homeland Security for allowing ICE agents to conduct immigration enforcement actions on church grounds.