The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday designating the city as a âsanctuary cityâ following President-elect Donald Trumpâs mass deportation plan.
This measure prevents the use of local resources for immigration enforcement and prohibits city agencies from sharing information about undocumented residents with federal immigration authorities, according to The Associated Press. The council voted unanimously, aligning Los Angeles with numerous cities across the U.S. that have adopted similar policies.
The ordinance will undergo a second council vote for procedural reasons as Mayor Karen Bass, who has expressed support for the initiative, holds veto power but is unlikely to use it, AP reported. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez pointed out the cityâs firm stance against cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
âWeâre going to send a very clear message that the city of Los Angeles will not cooperate with ICE in any way,â Soto-Martinez said. âWe want people to feel protected and be able to have faith in their government and that women can report domestic violence crimes.â
Soto-Martinez also noted that many immigrants without legal status are integral to the community, working in roles such as housekeepers, nannies, and cooks, AP reported. While the ordinance highlights the cityâs values, critics argue that Los Angeles already refrains from cooperating with federal immigration agencies, suggesting the policy may not bring significant operational changes.
Trump announced that former acting ICE Director Tom Homan will take on the role of border czar in his upcoming administration. Homan will oversee border operations, including deportations, security at land and sea entry points, and aviation safety measures.
Trump revealed Monday that he plans to declare a national emergency and deploy military resources to execute his mass deportation agenda. He confirmed reports from Judicial Watchâs Tom Fitton, who claimed the administration is ready to use emergency powers to address what he called the âBiden invasion.â
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