Hugo Soto-Martínez
United StatespoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Hugo Soto-Martínez is a city councilmember representing district 13 in Los Angeles, known for its diverse neighborhoods, including Echo Park and Koreatown. As the son of Mexican immigrants, he has been a vocal advocate for immigrant rights and community support, emphasizing the interdependent relationship between immigrant and non-immigrant residents in LA. His recent comments highlight the vital roles immigrants play in the local economy and the ongoing efforts to protect them from federal immigration enforcement actions.
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Councilman Hugo Soto-Martínez introduced the proposal to allow noncitizens to vote.
Elon Musk rips LA City Council proposal to allow noncitizen votingUnited States· 2026-06-20
Hugo Soto-Martinez is a Los Angeles city council member who has joined in calling for Wasserman's resignation.
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United Kingdom· 2026-02-05
Hugo Soto Martinez is a council member and co-author of the sanctuary law in Los Angeles.
Gobierno de Trump demanda a Los Ángeles por no cooperar en redadas migratorias
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-01
Hugo Soto Martinez is a council member and co-author of the sanctuary law in Los Angeles.
Gobierno de Trump demanda a Los Ángeles por no cooperar en redadas migratoriasDominican Republic· 2025-07-01LA city councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez said Trump is tearing families apart and he's trying to force every city and town to help him carry out his white nationalist agenda.
Trump admin sues Los Angeles: Feds accuse mayor of blocking ICE, fueling riots; target 'sanctuary city' policies
India· 2025-07-01
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez, a co-author of the Los Angeles sanctuary law, said Monday that the city would do everything in its power to protect its residents.
Trump administration sues Los Angeles over immigration enforcement
Canada· 2025-07-01
Hugo Soto-Martínez is a council member who publicly opposed Trump's immigration policies.
Trump continúa su cruzada contra Los Ángeles: demanda a la ciudad y a su alcaldesa por sus políticas de ciudad santuario | Inmigración en Estados Unidos
Spain· 2025-06-30
Hugo Soto-Martinez expresses condolences for the loss of 62 lives and solidarity with the Macedonian people in their fight for justice.
Градското собрание на Лос Анџелес ќе биде осветлено во боите на македонското знаме во сеќавање на жртвите од трагедијата во Кочани
North Macedonia· 2025-06-16Hugo Soto-Martínez is a LA city councilmember who emphasizes the interdependence between immigrants and non-immigrants in Los Angeles.
Why did Angelenos swiftly resist Ice raids? Look to LA’s deep immigrant roots | Los Angeles Ice protestsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-12
