⁠The news sent shockwaves through Oakland City Hall, leading to the temporary closure of the mayor's office. The raid coincides with the approval of a recall vote against Thao, the city’s first Hmong American mayor. ⁠ ⁠ Protesters gathered outside her home on Thursday afternoon, emphasizing the need for transparency and demanding her resignation. Meanwhile, CWS stated it is cooperating with the investigation, asserting it “was not involved in any unlawful or improper activities.”⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 💬Comment “email” to sign up to our daily newsletter.⁠ ⁠ 📰Follow us for the latest Asian News NextShark⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #news #oakland #FBI #FBIraid #oaklandmayor #corruptioninvestigation #housesearch