A 2025 investigation commissioned by the city of Riverside found that two former code enforcement officers, Mark Ilagan and Mark Hernandez, systematically harassed immigrant street vendors between 2023 and 2025. - The officers created a hostile work environment, used abusive language, and engaged in potentially unlawful behavior.
- They disproportionately targeted ethnic vendors, including undocumented individuals and non-English speakers. - The report also alleged that city officials ignored multiple complaints about the misconduct.
The Inland Empire Coalition for Immigrant Justice is demanding accountability, including termination of Ilagan from his current job in Chino, a public apology, and refunds for seized vendor materials.