ICE agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium parking lot hours before game against Padres
Images that circulated on social media Thursday morning appeared to show about a dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vans attempt to enter the Dodger Stadium parking lot the same day the Dodgers were reportedly expected to announce plans to assist immigrant communities impacted by the recent turmoil in Los Angeles.
ICE agents were ultimately denied access, the team announced.
'This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots,' the Dodgers wrote in a statement on X. 'They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight's game will be played as scheduled.'
While the Dodgers own a controlling interest in the stadium parking lot, former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt still owns a portion of the lot. It is unclear the circumstances that led ICE to try to use Parking Lot 'E' as a staging area Thursday.
The Dodgers remained silent on the federal raids and riots that terrorized a number of Los Angeles communities, until it was reported Wednesday night their intention to announce an assistance program for those affected.
Dodgers utility player Kiké Hernández, who grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, first spoke up about the situation Saturday via an Instagram post, which included both an English and Spanish translation: 'I may not be Born & Raised, but this city adopted me as one of their own. I am saddened and infuriated by what's happening in our country and our city. Los Angeles and Dodger fans have welcomed me, supported me and shown me nothing but kindness and love. This is my second home. And I cannot stand to see our community being violated, profiled, abused and ripped apart. ALL people deserve to be treated with respect, dignity and human rights. #CityOfImmigrants'
The Dodgers are scheduled to host the San Diego Padres at 7:10 p.m.
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