Trump policies will turn Los Angeles into an immigrant "sanctuary"
Los Angeles is getting ready to designate itself as a "sanctuary city," which might lead to a conflict with Donald Trump over his immigration policy.
Los Angeles is getting ready to designate itself as a "sanctuary city," which might lead to a conflict with Donald Trump over his immigration policy. As sanctuary towns become more popular around the country, the city council is anticipated to enact an ordinance prohibiting the use of municipal resources to support federal immigration enforcement.In order to formalize a 2019 executive order that forbids federal immigration agents from using local resources or accessing public facilities for enforcement, Mayor Karen Bass is advocating for the new law. Nithya Raman, a council member, emphasized that it would also restrict the exchange of data. In line with this, the Los Angeles Unified School District intends to enact resolutions reaffirming support for LGBTQ students and undocumented immigrants. Proposals for a new high school course on current affairs and expanding non-discrimination regulations to encompass families and employees are among the initiatives.Tim Homan, the border czar for Trump's administration, has indicated a harsh approach. Homan warned localities to "get the hell out of the way," stating that sanctuary measures would not stop federal immigration crackdowns.Los Angeles reaffirms its commitment to defending vulnerable communities by joining cities like New York and Boston in opposing federal immigration enforcement. "We're not going to be running in fear. We’re going to fight every inch of the way." said Jackie Goldberg, head of the school board.
