US EditionLA council votes to approve motions aimed at protecting immigrants amid federal crackdown
- On Wednesday, March 20, 2025, the Los Angeles City Council, led by Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez, approved new measures by a vote of 10-0 or 12-0 to shield immigrants from federal immigration enforcement amid a federal crackdown and threats to sanctuary cities.
- These actions reinforce Los Angeles's status as a sanctuary city, formally established in November 2024, reflecting California's statewide sanctuary status since 2018, which limits local cooperation with ICE except in cases involving certain felonies.
- The approved motions include policies requiring businesses to report ICE activity, informing workers of their rights, maintaining immigration legal services with $540,000 to cover funding gaps, launching a 'Know Your Rights Campaign,' and reviewing compliance with the city's sanctuary policy, which prohibits using city resources for federal immigration enforcement.
- President Trump has threatened to cut federal funding and ramp up deportations in response to sanctuary cities, calling their policies dangerous and unlawful, and previously issued executive orders targeting immigrants and sanctuary cities.
- These measures are being implemented despite Los Angeles facing a $1 billion budget deficit, with some critics like Roxanne Hoge, chair of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County, arguing that the policies are fiscally irresponsible and prioritize illegal immigrants over taxpaying citizens, while supporters like Angelica Salas and Bamby Salcedo hail the city's actions and commitment to its diverse community.
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Westside CurrentLA Council Advances Plans to Protect Immigrants Amid Federal Crackdown
The City Council approved a package of motions Wednesday aimed at protecting immigrants in Los Angeles amid a federal crackdown on illegal immigration and threats to so-called sanctuary cities. In a 10-0 vote, council members instructed staff to report back on policies that would require businesses to notify the city of all Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, as well as to inform workers of their rights ahead of potential raids. Counci…
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