The vice mayor of Cudahy, Cynthia Gonzalez, is facing backlash after posting a controversial video on social media The video, which was posted on Instagram and later deleted, Gonzalez specifically mentions the 18th Street and Florencia gangs, urging them to defend their territories from what she refers to as the "biggest gang," implying ICE. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reacted strongly, reposting the video and condemning Gonzalez's comments as "despicable." DHS noted a significant increase in assaults on ICE officers, attributing it to such rhetoric. The FBI has not confirmed whether an investigation into Gonzalez is underway but emphasized that it condemns any calls for violence against law enforcement. Legal analysts have raised concerns about the implications of the statements noting the First Amendment does not protect speech that incites violence. If charged and convicted, Gonzalez could face up to ten years in prison.