I wrote to the Governor in early May to shut down detention centers

  • On May 25, I decided to run for Governor because California is hurting too much from all the cruelty.

  • I would have starved the detention system, so the for-profit human caging corporations would decide to get out of our state.

  • I vow to represent Californians for who they truly are.

Californians are:

  • People who protect each other.

  • Workers, caregivers, artists, elders, students, and survivors.

  • We believe in fairness, we stand up, and we don’t turn away from people in need.

  • That’s who we are, and that’s who I will fight to represent.

Who We Are

Civil Rights Advocacy Record

The following entries document instances of my civil rights advocacy work as of March 9, 2026 all the way back to 2025. Each action has required substantial preparation, research, and travel time in between. These are the highlights, more will be added in between, as I find moments to update the record.

On March 9, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by visiting Congressman Dave Min’s office in Costa Mesa, spoke with his aide about Iran schoolgirls’ incident and government accountability, and asked what’s holding Congress back from holding President Donald Trump accountable for proceeding without congressional approval, requested outreach to Citizens Impeachment Courage Candidate coalition of 100+ nation wide candidates who have pledged to hold this administration accountable for violations against our civil rights. On March 8, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by speaking in front of the Ventura Government Center on International Women’s Day, about how to build courage and continue civil rights advocacy work, and noted small wins for justice such as Kristi Noem recently being fired. On February 24, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by attending a LA City Council meeting with the Trans Latina Coalition advocating for the TGI Equity and Wellness Initiative to fund marginalized communities, uplifted transgender voices, interviewed an organizer, posted publicly to amplify advocacy. On February 17, 2026, I accompanied a constituent of Congressman Derek Tran, in Cypress to help them advocate for their civil rights, asked what he was doing to hold the federal administration accountable, learned he had introduced articles to impeach Kristi Noem co-sponsored by over 100 members of Congress. Learned that he is working to gain more support to hold the administration accountable for violating the Constitution. I informed them about Citizens’ Impeachment Courage Candidates, a coalition nationwide congressional candidates focused on the same goal. On February 12, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by visiting Congressman Scott Peters’ office in San Diego, spoke with his aide about encouraging the congressman to sponsor the Trans Bill of Rights, and advocated for accountability for President Trump and Kristi Noem; learned Congressman was interested in impeaching Kristi Noem, who was in Otay Mesa the same day. I also learned Scott Peters’ had introduced the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act, got a printed copy, read it, notes that it ironically gives federal agents more leeway despite its intent.

On January 30, 2026, I advocated for civil rights on behalf of a non-mobile San Jose constituent of Congressman Ro Khanna, inquired about holding President Trump accountable for violating the constitution and learned articles of impeachment had been introduced against Kristi Noem, a goal I had been advocating for since early 2025. On January 29, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by attending an anti-ICE demonstration at UCLA with 500+ students, posted footage on social media demanding Congress act with courage and hold this administration accountable for unreasonable force by federal agents on American citizens. On January 23, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by attending a rally protesting ICE enforcement actions and deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, posted about the event and noted that even a Republican showed up in support to demonstrate unity among Americans. On January 20, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by joining constituents of Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove to request appointments and inquire about efforts to advance articles of impeachment against President Trump. On January 14, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by attending the LA Board of Police Commissioners meeting regarding Keith Porter Jr’s death, advocated for accountability of federal and local law enforcement, posted footage online and tagged the Attorney General and Governor of California, encouraging public pressure to release the name of the federal agent who murdered Keith Porter Jr. for a complete and fair investigation to bring justice for Keith Porter Jr’s family. On January 7, 2026, I advocated for civil rights in Los Angeles by speaking to a multi-coalition group advocating for the right to boycott corporations funding the administration’s unjust actions, including mass deportations, and advocated for organizers to listen to, respect, and honor transgender community members in our coalitions. On January 4, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by attending a rally protesting ICE detention center abuses at Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego, interviewed a social worker about a specific detainee and violations against his civil rights, posted content publicly to raise awareness. On January 1, 2026, I advocated for civil rights by meeting with city council members and Indigenous community members in Ventura about land use abuses, including unwanted tree removal by unknown actors in public gathering areas where monarch butterflies annually visit during migration, and about a gas pipeline near elementary schools by Santa Ana mountains. Visited sites and sent footage to local news outlets to raise awareness.

2025

On November 11, 2025, I attended a Long Beach City Council meeting with a coalition of advocates for the city, I spoke out about DHS agents that have been caught following women into the bathroom, being drunk in public, been hired despite history of domestic abuse, and called for the mayor of Long Beach to adopt an ICE FREE CITY stance in solidarity with the people. On November 8, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by speaking at a City Council meeting in Corona, advocating for law enforcement accountability and protection of individuals targeted by ICE. A coalition of Latino advocates and I stepped out to discuss directly with the chief officer, who explained that if the Governor issued a directive clarifying the law and emphasizing protection from unlawful federal acts, local officers would be required to comply. The next day, I called the Governor’s office to relay this information. The office suggested that the chief officer communicate directly with the Attorney General. I provided the chief officer’s name and phone number, but the Governor’s office did not follow up. I then contacted the California Attorney General, sending a template directive clarifying current law and the TRO, encouraging him to communicate with the chief officer and distribute guidance to all law enforcement officers. On September 24, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by advocating for federal judges to stop slandering a woman attacked by a federal agent at night, and defended a man wrongfully kicked in the ribs by the agent while attempting to protect the woman, emphasizing that people should not fear helping others in danger, publicly called for the California, Attorney General and Governor to step in on this case and investigate the federal agent’s misconduct.

On August 28, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by sending communications to Governor Gavin Newsom and local officials demanding decertification of law enforcement officers complicit in federal ICE abuses. On August 21, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by publicly posting and amplifying reports of ICE detainee abuses, including sexual assault and neglect of pregnant women, and coordinated with coalitions and community groups to increase awareness. On August 7, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by delivering in person to Congressman Dave Min’s office the UN human rights complaint detailing ICE detention abuses, providing the report to his aide with a cover letter requesting accountability for officials enabling civil rights violations in Costa Mesa, CA. On August 6, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by speaking at a City Council meeting in Corona on ICE detention center abuses, including sexual assault of women and girls and miscarriages of pregnant women without medical attention, urging law enforcement to protect residents from unjust transfers. On July 28, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by sending demands to Mayor Bass and city officials to decertify LAPD officers complicit in federal brutality, guarantee protection of protestors, and uphold First Amendment rights. On July 27, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by reaching out to the ACLU seeking investigation into DHS misconduct, legal observer deployment, and LAPD oversight, and condemned harassment tactics used against dissenters.

On July 23, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by sending a formal request to California Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate DHS misconduct and LAPD negligence during protests, citing constitutional law and civil rights statutes. On July 20, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by sharing a video of the UN complaint reading, highlighting ICE abuses and lack of national accountability. On July 19, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by reading aloud a formal UN human trafficking complaint at a protest, connecting it to ICE detention abuses, and witnessed escalation of force by federal agents against a veteran protester. From mid-June to July 2025, I advocated for civil rights by advocating against political surveillance and retaliatory targeting of Latino communities, and amplified boycotts aligned with farmworker strikes. On July 11, 2025, I advocated for civil rights by publicly calling for accountability for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in connection with systemic detention abuses, and posted video demanding mass amnesty and non-violent detainee release. In mid-June 2025, I advocated for civil rights by writing to the California Governor advocating for a state firewall against federal data sharing, protection of veterans’ rights, and civil/criminal immunity for those intervening to protect others from unlawful federal actions. In early June 2025, I advocated for civil rights by calling on the Governor to assert California’s sovereign powers to protect residents’ rights and data from federal overreach. In May 2025, I advocated for civil rights by demanding shutdown of all federal immigration detention centers in California, framing it as both a legal and moral obligation. In mid-April 2025, I advocated for civil rights by drafting a national budget proposal prioritizing universal healthcare, redirected funds from punitive systems, and submitted it to federal lawmakers, and sent correspondence to U.S. Senators about violations of the Trust Doctrine affecting tribal, ecological, and community rights. In early Spring 2025, I advocated for civil rights by delivering a comprehensive analytical report on federal policy harms under the Trump administration, highlighting deregulation leading to systemic harm, and submitted a formal legal letter demanding federal investigation into profiteers tied to human rights abuses. From January through February 2025, I advocated for civil rights by contacting my congressional representative, Dave Min, in Costa Mesa proposing a state-led Constitutional Convention under Article V to restore balance when federal checks fail.

Early 2025 Communication Record

  • Jan - Feb 2025

    Constitutional Safeguards

    Following the collapse of federal checks on executive power
    Carolina contacted her congressional representative and proposed a constitutional amendment for a state-led Constitutional Convention under Article V. The goal: restore balance and prevent unilateral federal abuse when all three branches fail.

  • Early Spring 2025

    Exposing the Collapse Engine

    As elite profiteering under Trump escalated
    Carolina delivered a comprehensive report on the Trump regime mechanics meant to profit from harm. Exposing how deregulation, tariffs, and financial extraction were being used to destabilize public systems and funnel power upward.

    Shortly after
    She submitted a formal legal letter demanding a federal investigation into the profiteers. Her letter cited constitutional violations and named the legal statutes being ignored or abused.

  • Mid-April 2025

    A Budget Rooted in Fairness and Survival

    In response to the Hands Off protests and rising public despair, Carolina drafted a full national budget proposal that fully funds universal, affordable healthcare, protects every safety net without cuts, covers 50% of healthcare premiums without requiring anyone to change their existing plan, generates a $3.1 to $5.1 trillion surplus by closing billionaire loopholes and taxing fairly, and ends participation in the systemic abuse loop operating under Trump’s second term.

    Protecting Land, Water, and Indigenous Rights
    As new corruption reports surfaced, Carolina sent formal correspondence to U.S. Senators demanding immediate investigation into violations of the Trust Doctrine. Exposing how the Trump regime’s backers were undermining tribal, ecological, and community rights for private gain and warned that environmental deregulation would also cause severe health problems, benefiting the same pharmaceutical companies positioned to profit from the damage.

  • May 2025

    Ending California’s Complicity in Human Rights Abuses
    Early May, after widespread reports of inhumane detention conditions, Carolina demanded the immediate shutdown of all federal immigration detention centers operating in California. Her letter framed it as a legal and moral obligation, urging the state to stop profiting from federally driven cruelty.

  • Early June 2025

    Defending State Sovereignty Against Federal Takeover
    Early June, after Trump ordered National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, Carolina called on Governor Newsom to assert California’s sovereign powers, invoke the anti-commandeering doctrine, prevent National Guard control under federal command, and enact emergency data protections to shield California residents.

  • Mid June 2025

    Stopping Political Surveillance and Retaliation
    Mid-June, as ICE raids escalated and Latino communities were targeted, Carolina submitted a follow-up letter demanding a state firewall to block data sharing with federal agencies without a California-issued warrant, protection for lawful residents from political suppression, and official acknowledgment of the racial and retaliatory targeting driving these actions.

  • Mid June Continued...

    Protecting Veterans from Political Retaliation
    Mid-June, following Trump’s executive order denying care to dissenting veterans, Carolina exposed the move as unconstitutional. She cited Hartman v. Moore (2006), Romer v. Evans (1996), and South Dakota v. Dole (1987). She called for a California Executive Order to guarantee that no veteran in this state would ever be denied care based on their beliefs or protest history.

    Defending Californians Who Choose to Protect Each Other
    Mid-June, after peaceful community members were arrested for intervening during ICE raids, Carolina called for legislation to protect people who act with courage and compassion. She requested civil and criminal immunity, employment protections, and legal grounding under Printz v. United States and South Dakota v. Dole. She cited Jose Manuel Mojica, tackled for peacefully de-escalating in Los Angeles, and Alejandro Orellana, arrested for distributing water and masks at a protest in San Francisco.

  • July 11, 2025

    Public Call for Accountability & Amnesty

    Spoke with Los Angeles journalists.

    Publicly called for the arrest of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, setting a tone of accountability.

    Announced policy ARREST ICE, committing to pursue criminal liability for unlawful ICE arrests, detentions, and collaboration by deputized actors.

    Posted TikTok video calling for mass amnesty and the release of all detainees.

    Same day, Mayor Karen Bass issued workplace ICE guidance and allocated limited funds for impacted families. About $100-200 according to on the ground voices.

  • No Kings

    Protested in La Palma Park on June 14, 2025

    Carolina stood with thousands who showed up to defend democracy and resist authoritarianism. She felt the energy in the crowd and was proud to be among such strong, courageous souls united by purpose and love. She loved how everyone’s signs refused to pull any punches.

    A quick note: I want to acknowledge that Governor Newsom has recently taken meaningful steps in how he’s communicating with Californians. In moments like these, clear, grounded leadership matters, and I’m genuinely encouraged by what I’m seeing. However we need to see better solutions, that don’t cut our support systems!

  • July 15, 2025

    Reparations & Detainee Dignity

    Posted TikTok calling for reparations for historically exploited communities.

    Reiterated demand for full release and dignity of detainees.

    Video reached ~50,000 viewers and drew ~3,000 hostile responses from outside California, showing national reach.

  • July 16–18, 2025

    Alignment with Farmworker Strike

    Amplified the California farmworker strike boycott against Trump-donor companies cooperating with ICE.

    Reshared posts to resistance coalitions, broadening visibility.

    Alignment between strike demands and my own immigration advocacy highlighted decentralized solidarity.

  • July 19 2025

    United Nations Complaint Read Aloud

    Attended protest at the federal building in downtown Los Angeles.

    Read aloud my formal United Nations complaint documenting ICE raids, violations of due process, deaths in detention, and systemic human rights abuses.

    DHS agents escalated the protest by seizing and dragging away a woman protester identified as a veteran.

  • July 20, 2025

    Harris Called Out

    Shared TikTok video of my UN complaint reading.

    Directly called out Kamala Harris for silence on California abuses.

    Caption described DHS arrest of the veteran protester and urged the public to pressure officials.

    Video reached ~18,000 viewers.

    Days later, Kamala Harris announced she would not run for governor.

  • July 23, 2025

    Formal Request to DOJ: LAPD Neglect & DHS Misconduct

    Sent letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta requesting investigations into DHS misconduct and LAPD neglect during July 19 protest.

    Legal Basis Cited:

    Clifton v. Cox (1972) — federal agents not immune from state prosecution.

    Bane Act (Civil Code §52.1) — prohibition of threats and coercion.

    SB 2 — decertification of police officers for civil rights violations.

    Demands: Investigation of DHS agents, LAPD decertification review, statewide directive clarifying duty to intervene, recognition of intimidation tactics as unlawful.

    Offered video documentation and witness statements as evidence.

  • July 27 2025

    Requested support from ACLU to:

    Investigate DHS conduct and the unlawful arrests. Deploy legal observers immediately to monitor conditions. Publicly affirm LAPD’s legal authority to arrest DHS agents acting unlawfully (Clifton v. Cox) Condemn DHS use of psychiatric threats to silence dissent. Coordinate with attorneys for litigation or emergency legal relief.

  • July 28 2025

    Requested the following actions from Mayor Bass:

    Decertify LAPD officers who serve as accomplices to federal violence rather than protectors. Demand LAPD accountability for standing by during federal brutality, including child endangerment and excessive force. Uphold the right of all Americans to resist oppression and unlawful detention. Stop attempts to disperse protestors, who are peacefully exercising First Amendment rights.

    Verbatim response:

    Thank you for contacting the City of Los Angeles. Your Feedback Service Request was Closed on 7/28/2025.

    Service Request Type: Feedback

    Service Request: #01037232

    Location: 535 N ALAMEDA ST

    Status: Closed

    Resolution: LAPD does not assist with immigration operations. However, they are charged with protecting residents and property. Only those who are unruly or participating in non-peaceful actions may experience arrest by police.

    Closing Comments: Issue Closed on 2025-07-28 11:37:19

  • July 28 Continued…

    Letter sent to Governor Newsom: Action for DHS Abuse, Detention Conditions, and City Negligence

    Requested urgent intervention following the violent arrest of a young Black woman at a peaceful protest outside the MDC on July 24. Reported misconduct by DHS stationed at the facility, who have deployed flash bangs and rubber bullets against demonstrators, including children. A July 28 investigation by The Guardian confirmed DHS agents in Los Angeles have consistently fabricated justifications for arrests and use of force. Reports from detainees described cells with black mold, no toilet paper, no showers, and prolonged confinement in dungeon-like conditions. Unhoused protestors and those with prior records were reportedly held longer without cause.

    Communicated with Governor Newsom that a formal 311 complaint was submitted directly to Mayor Karen Bass, citing DHS abuse, LAPD complicity, and The Guardian’s findings. Explained complaint was closed within hours without investigation. The city responded by denying LAPD involvement and justifying arrests, while failing to address the documented misconduct. As the complaint was addressed to the Mayor, she was formally notified and had an opportunity to act. Her administration instead chose deflection and dismissal. This constitutes institutional negligence. The letter calls for a full review of protest-related detentions, release of everyone including those held due to housing status or prior unrelated charges, a public statement defending protest rights, public accountability for Mayor Bass, and coordinated investigation by Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California DOJ.

  • August 3, 2025

    Demand to Free ICE Detainees & Cut State Support

    Sent letter to Governor Gavin Newsom urging executive action under CESA.

    Demands:

    Free ICE detainees through mass legal review and habeas filings.

    Ban ICE from using California infrastructure, fuel, hotels, vehicle rentals, surveillance tools, and contracts.

    Prohibit state-licensed vendors from enabling ICE raids or deportations.

    Enforcement Mechanisms: Proposed civil fines, license suspension, contract termination, compliance inspections, procurement freezes, and financial penalties.

    Framing: Called this civil rights enforcement. Warned that Californians were already organizing boycotts to expose complicit businesses.

  • August 5, 2025

    Los Angeles Police Commissioners Notice & Katie Porter

    Stood before the Los Angeles Police Commission, warning:
    “Institutional negligence has been documented, and you can be removed from office.”

    That evening, turned to camera and publicly invited Katie Porter to show up for LA against police abuse, protest suppression, and DHS collaboration. She has not responded.

  • August 6, 2025

    Corona City Council Meeting & Chief of Police

    When Chief of Police defended DHS cooperation, Carolina yelled out:
    “DHS are liars. ICE lies when they call the police on the people.”

    Met with the Chief in the hallway right after, joined by a Latino coalition.

    He stated no state directive had been issued on TRO enforcement, leaving departments paralyzed.

    Confirmed structural paralysis of local law enforcement without state leadership.

  • August 7, 2025

    UN Human Trafficking Complaint

    Delivered printed copy of my UN human trafficking complaint to a congress representative’s office.

    Staff conversation dismissed protest actions as less useful than volunteering. I explained moral and legal parallels between deportation systems and trafficking networks.

    Called Governor Newsom’s office to press for TRO enforcement guidance. Staff insisted police chiefs must request it themselves.

  • August 11, 2025

    Urgent TRO Clarification to Attorney General

    Wrote to AG Bonta requesting statewide binding guidance on enforcing the Ninth Circuit TRO.

    Warned of dangerous gaps leaving local police uncertain of their authority to intervene against DHS.

    Proposed protocols: verify federal credentials, detain unverified agents, record all encounters, intervene in TRO violations, document and report.

    Emphasized that Supremacy Clause does not protect unlawful acts.

  • August 12, 2025

    Declared State Emergency to Governor Newsom

    Sent letter urging Governor to declare State of Emergency under CESA to confront police state conditions.

    Legal Basis Cited: CESA, SB 54 (California Values Act), Gov. Code §§ 26602 and 12560, AB 392.

    Demands:

    Prohibit law enforcement cooperation with unlawful federal operations.

    Deploy CA DOJ and CHP to block raids and abusive policing.

    Restrict statewide use of deadly force.

    Mandate rapid state review of bodycam/dashcam footage.

    Penalize businesses aiding DHS with license suspension or revocation.

    Closing appeal: “Good people are suffering on the ground… I am asking for real help now please.”

  • August 13, 2025

    Guidance to CSAC on TRO Enforcement

    Sent formal letter to the California State Association of Counties (CSAC).

    Warned that failure to enforce TRO could constitute negligence, complicity, or obstruction of justice.

    Pledged to pursue decertification of officers who fail their duty.

    Provided enforcement guidance: verify federal credentials, intervene in violations, collect and report evidence, and recognize that federal employment does not shield unlawful acts.

    Requested circulation of guidance to all 58 counties, sheriffs, police chiefs, and county counsels.

Not a Career Politician

I’m a UCLA student studying Earth & Environmental Science with a focus on real-world problem solving. I’ve interned at NASA’s Glenn Research Center, worked in soft matter and plant biology labs, and bring a research background that bridges science with everyday human needs. I’m running for governor because I believe California deserves leadership that understands systems that put people first. California is an ecosystem, everything is connected, we must understand this in order to move forward without collapsing.

Meet Buhler