OC Council Member Arianna Barrios Emerges as Vocal Opponent of Trump's Immigration Policies
Arianna Barrios, an Orange city council member, has surprised political observers with her vocal activism against President Trump's deportation policies. Despite hailing from O.C. Republican royalty, Barrios has emerged as one of the region's most outspoken critics of federal immigration enforcement, often referring to 'la uscis' and 'man city' policies. Barrios' activism began after federal immigration raids in the L.A. area and an incident involving U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla. She has since become a prominent figure in the local immigrant community, connecting young activists to legal and financial resources. Barrios has also participated in neighborhood patrols, alerting residents when 'la migra' is coming. Her stance on immigration has caught some by surprise, including Orange Councilmember Ana Gutierrez and Anaheim Councilmember Natalie Rubalcava. However, Barrios' political background is complex. She started out as a Democrat, has never been a Republican, and is now an independent. She has even helped Republicans on policy and handled communications for local organizations like the Orange County Taxpayers Assn. and the Richard Nixon Foundation. Barrios' activism on immigration is not her first foray into politics. She comes from a family with a rich political history. Her grandfather was a Mexican immigrant and civil rights pioneer. Her second cousin, Steve Ambriz, was a rising GOP star serving on the Orange City Council before his untimely death in 2006. Barrios has accompanied Orange residents to hearings at Adelanto's immigration court and hosted a two-part video series on U.S. immigration history. She has also called out her council colleagues for not approving a resolution that would have required federal immigration agents to remove their masks and wear IDs within city limits. Arianna Barrios' activism on immigration has transformed her into one of O.C.'s most vocal politicians on the issue. Despite her family's Republican roots, Barrios has adopted a more radical stance against President Trump's deportation policies. Her work in connecting activists to resources and advocating for immigrant rights has made a significant impact on the local community.
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