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Student identification cards issued at California public secondary schools and institutions of higher education after July 1 will include the phone number for The Trevor Project, a crisis and suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people age 10 to 14, and the third leading cause of death for 14- to 25-year-olds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"In today's political climate, LGBTQ+ students face significant levels of bullying, harassment, and discrimination — negatively impacting their mental health and

"We initially were under the understanding that, oh, they're only targeting folks who were not citizens," González said, "And then actually over time you learn they don't give a shit who you are, they're attacking you no matter what, with no due process."

In a strongly worded statement, Assemblymember Mark González (D-Los Angeles) called the shooting a "public execution."

"ICE does not give a single s— who you are, how long you've lived here, or how hard you've worked. They are coming for ALL of us. They are armed with fear, force, and zero accountability," he wrote. "I unequivocally condemn the actions of federal agents in Minneapolis. The fatal shooting of Renee was a public execution, NOT self-defense."

Los Angeles officials, including Assemblymember Mark González (D-Los Angeles), whose district includes Koreatown, also supported the resolution, saying he's "committed to ensuring this community receives the support and recognition it deserves."

"I’m proud to celebrate the rich heritage and lasting impact of Korean Americans in Assembly District 54 and throughout California," González said.