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New LAPD chief says he will work to protect immigrants ahead of Trump's plans for mass deportations

The new chief of the LAPD stated his department is working with consulate offices to protect immigrants from mass deportations planned by the Trump administration.
The LAPD does not enforce immigration laws, following a policy known as Special Order 40 since 1979.
The LAPD plans to create a video explaining its policies to the immigrant community amid concerns about their safety.

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New Mexico bishops come out strongly against mass deportations

The U.S./Mexico border in El Paso, Texas. / Credit: Jonah McKeown/CNA CNA Staff, Dec 6, 2024 / 09:25 am (CNA). The Catholic bishops of New Mexico this week articulated a strongly worded statement against a policy of mass deportation of unauthor... [...]

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Our Sunday Visitor

As border state bishops, New Mexico prelates urge Trump to reconsider mass deportation plans

(OSV News) -- The incoming Trump administration should "rethink" its plans to carry out mass deportations, the bishops of New Mexico wrote in an open letter. President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on hardline immigration policies, including his call for mass deportations, arguing in a September presidential debate that those without legal status "destroyed the fabric of

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Yeshiva World News

New LAPD Chief Says He Will Work To Protect Immigrants Ahead Of Trump’s Plans For Mass Deportations

The new chief of the Los Angeles police force said his department is working with consulate offices for Mexico and other Central American countries to draft a plan to protect immigrants ahead of the Trump administration’s plans for mass deportations. In an interview with The Associated Press, Jim McDonnell said his tenure as police chief will be marked by high engagement with the community, adding that all of society must participate in the crim…

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Truthout

How Immigration Organizers Are Gearing Up for Another Trump Era

“It’s inherently a racial justice and economic justice fight,” says Silky Shah, executive director of Detention Watch Network. In this episode, Shah and host Kelly Hayes discuss the threats posed by the incoming Trump administration, how organizers are preparing to defend immigrant communities, and what actions we can take to prepare and respond. Music by Son Monarcas, Curved Mirror & Source

3 months ago·Sacramento, United States

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Washington Examiner

LAPD chief joins movement to protect immigrants from Trump policies

This comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and Attorney General Rob Bonta have taken a defensive posture over the state’s immigrant population. Trump’s plan to deport would begin with criminally convicted illegal immigrants and then focus on immigrants who already have deportation orders. Still, Newsom and Bonta pledged to protect immigrants. McDonnell told the Associated... The post LAPD chief joins movement to protect immigrants from Trump poli…

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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Latin Times

New LAPD Chief Vows To Protect Immigrants From Deportation Ahead Of Trump's Crackdown

Jim McDonnell said his tenure will involve high engagement with the community. LAPD doesn't stop people or take action related to their immigration status

3 months ago

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