City of Whittier Aware of Federal Immigration Enforcement Activity

11:45 a.m. | July 6, 2026 — The City of Whittier is aware of federal immigration enforcement activity that occurred this morning on the street near the Whittier Public Library on Washington Avenue.

The City has confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel were present in the area and that an arrest was made. The enforcement activity was conducted by a federal agency and was not coordinated by or conducted on behalf of the City of Whittier.

The safety of our community remains the City’s highest priority. City staff continues to monitor the situation. The Mayor and Council have been appraised of the situation.

Residents are encouraged to rely on official City communication channels for verified information and updates.

For additional information, please visit www.cityofwhittier.org or follow the City of Whittier on its official social media channels.