U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli
@USAttyEssayli
Official account of Bill Essayli, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California. Privacy policy: http://justice.gov/doj/privacy-policy
.@USAttyEssayli discusses @realDonaldTrump's executive order to incentivize cities to enforce anti-vagrancy laws. He says cities should enforce anti-camping laws and go after open drug use and littering. @billessayli joined @MarlaTellez & me on @FOXLA
.@USAttyEssayli appeared Friday on @FOXLA with @Elex_Michaelson and @MarlaTellez to discuss the arrest of two surgery center workers in Ontario for impeding an @ICEgov investigation and talked about President Trump’s executive order on homelessness.
I can’t be anymore clear. If anyone touches our agents or gets in our way, you will be arrested and charged with a federal crime.
NEW: US Attorney @USAttyEssayli joined me to discuss his decision to arrest two SoCal medical workers on federal charges of interfering w/ ICE. “The politicians in California have emboldened people to stand up to ICE, they think it’s okay to interfere or obstruct,” Essayli said.…
BREAKING: Per federal law enforcement sources, the two SoCal medical workers seen in a viral video physically blocking an ICE agent from arresting a Honduran illegal alien who had fled into their surgery center in Ontario, CA have both been charged federally & the male was…
My office has filed federal criminal charges against Jose de Jesus Ortega, 38, of Highland, and Danielle Nadine Davila, 33, of Corona, who are accused of assaulting and interfering with an ICE investigation earlier this month at a surgery center in San Bernardino County. The…

Following an @FBI manhunt, we now have custody of Elpidio Reyna — who’s been on the run since early June for assaulting ICE officers. You can run, but you can not hide. If you attack a law enforcement officer, we’ll find you.
.@AGPamBondi provides an update on the many steps the DOJ is taking to prosecute criminals in LA, as well as protect law enforcement and the general public: "If California won't protect their law enforcement, we will protect the LAPD and the Sheriff's Office out there."
KICK ROCKS: 40-year-old Elpidio Reyna, suspected of throwing rocks at immigration enforcement vehicles during the LA riots, turned himself in to federal authorities at the US-Mexico border. He was charged with federal assault on an officer. | @MattFinnFNC
ARRESTED: Elpidio Reyna surrendered today at the U.S.-Mexico border to face a felony charge of assault on a federal officer for throwing rocks at passing law enforcement vehicles in Paramount on June 7. He was taken into custody by a U.S. Border Patrol officer who was inside…
READ: @AGPamBondi sent letters to sheriffs across the State of California demanding lists of illegal alien inmates, their crimes, convictions—and their release dates The Trump Administration is committed to enforcing federal immigration law @LASDHQ @RSO @SDSheriff @SheriffSF
It’s a long read, but this is a WILD press release from @USAttyEssayli office re: the prosecution of a dual US/Chinese citizen in SoCal who stole trade secret technology developed for use by the U.S. military to detect nuclear missile launches, transferring 3,600+ files to USBs.
Legal or illegal immigrants? There’s a difference, Mayor.
Let’s be clear: Immigrants are the backbone of Los Angeles. Targeting this community doesn’t just tear families apart — its a blow to our economy. This needs to end now.
THURSDAY: 📍Los Angeles, California @AGPamBondi met with @USAttyEssayli and thanked @USAO_LosAngeles prosecutors for their work restoring Law and Order
UPDATE: Oscar Eduardo Ortega, 43, of Mexico, was arraigned today in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana, where he pleaded not guilty to one count of being an illegal alien found in the United States following deportation. A federal magistrate judge ordered him jailed without bond.…
EXCLUSIVE: The families of two teens killed by an illegal alien who crashed into them while drunk, high, & speeding at 100 mph in OC in 2021 have been told by the state of CA that their killer will be released from prison early in July, just 3.5 years into a 10-year sentence for…
Oscar Eduardo Ortega, 43, of Mexico, was arraigned today in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana, where he pleaded not guilty to one count of being an illegal alien found in the United States following deportation. A federal magistrate judge ordered him jailed without bond. Trial is…
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The FBI is releasing a new photo in order to identify a suspected protester who brandished a pistol and fired toward agents conducting lawful activity in #Camarillo on 7/10. A reward of up to $50k is offered for info leading to his ID, arrest & conviction. Call 1 800 CALL-FBI.
We are closely monitoring the tragic incident that took the lives of three sheriff’s deputies at a training facility in Los Angeles. Our federal partners are on the ground, and we are working to support the ongoing response. Please pray for the families of the fallen.
I just spoke to @USAttyEssayli about what appears to be a horrific incident that killed at least three at a law enforcement training facility in Los Angeles. Our federal agents are at the scene and we are working to learn more. Please pray for the families of the sheriff’s…
"There's no sanctuary in California, no sanctuary in L.A., and there's no sanctuary in Sacramento. I think that was the message sent today by that operation." -@USAttyEssayli LATEST: Border Patrol agents carried out an immigration raid outside a Home Depot in Sacramento, CA…
Professor Jonathan Caravello was not “kidnapped” by federal agents. He was arrested for throwing a tear gas canister at law enforcement. He is charged with a violation of 18 USC 111 and will have a court appearance tomorrow.
California State University Channel Islands is calling for the immediate release of one of their professors who was detained during a protest on Thursday. ktla.com/news/local-new…