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Noncitizen Voting Was Gaining Steam in LA. Then Fears of Trump Backlash Scuttled the Plan
Council members sent the proposal to committee after concerns about federal retaliation, unclear eligibility rules and limited outreach to Black voters.
It was a traumatic moment for much of Southern California, as federal immigration agents snatched undocumented workers from car washes, garment factories and Home Depot parking lots. Angelica Salas, who heads one of Los Angeles’ most influential immigrant rights groups,…