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Reuters
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
LA Dodgers pledge $1 million for families impacted by ICE raids
The Los Angeles Dodgers have committed $1 million toward direct financial assistance for families of immigrants impacted by the surge in detentions and deportations in the region, the team announced on Friday. Lisa Bernhard produced this report.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dodgers announce $1 million in assistance for families of immigrants impacted by 'recent events in the region'
The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting involved in the current events around their city, one day after those current events came to them. The team pledged $1 million in direct financial assistant for families of immigrants impacted by "recent events in the region" in partnership with the City of Los Angeles on Friday, while promising additional efforts in the coming days. The announcement was made one day after Department of Homeland Security agents used the Dodger Stadium parking lots as a staging area, without permission from the team, as part of an ongoing campaign to arrest immigrants throughout the city. Advertisement Per a statement released by the team, the additional community efforts will include aid for the California Community Foundation the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor to "aid youth and families with food insecurity, basic essentials and mental health services." The Dodgers' statement included quotes from both team president Stan Kasten and Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass, neither "What's happening in Los Angeles has reverberated among thousands upon thousands of people, and we have heard the calls for us to take a leading role on behalf of those affected," said Stan Kasten, President & CEO, Los Angeles Dodgers. "We believe that by committing resources and taking action, we will continue to support and uplift the communities of Greater Los Angeles." "I want to thank the Dodgers for leading with this action to support the immigrant community of Los Angeles," said Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles. "These last weeks have sent shockwaves of fear rippling through every neighborhood and have had a direct impact on our economy. My message to all Angelenos is clear: We will stick together during this time and we will not turn our backs on one another — that's what makes this the greatest city in the world." The Dodgers were loathe to say what events they were actually addressing, as the team has shown it is extremely hesitant to wade into any sort of controversial waters. Other teams — most notably Angel City and LAFC — spoke out days ago, while the Dodgers, who have one of the largest Latino fanbases in the United States, were criticized for their perceived silence. Advertisement The club was reported on Wednesday night to be working on a response to ICE's activity in the city, which Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made very clear is not welcome. The announcement was originally planned for Thursday, but that changed when the federal agents showed up to Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers initially announced they had denied entry to ICE agents, but the DHS downplayed the incident as a quick stop unrelated to the team while ICE denied they were ever there. Regardless of the identity of the actual agents, their vehicles were reportedly used at a raid at Home Depot in Hollywood that day, with one agent saying they were processing people who had been detained. Protestors quickly arrived at the stadium as well, objecting to ICE's presence at an L.A. landmark. Kasten said in a statement later Thursday that the team was delaying its announcement due to the incident. The Dodgers were pulled unwillingly into the matter of ICE's presence earlier this week when singer Nezza performed the national anthem with the official Spanish translation, commissioned by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945, before a home game. In videos posted after the game, Nezza showed footage of a Dodgers employee telling her to sing in English and confirmed she did it as a way to show support for immigrants in the face of ICE.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS ICE agents descend on Dodger Stadium two weeks after riots that brought LA to its knees
Suspected agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have descended on Dodger Stadium. At least four unmarked law enforcement vehicles were spotted near the baseball stadium in Los Angeles just after 10am local time Thursday, FOX 11 reports. It's unclear which agency was present at the stadium as the officers were all masked. The Dodgers were expected to break their silence on the anti-ICE riots that have wreaked havoc on downtown LA for the past two weeks. The team, which has been criticized for not publicly addressing the topic, was also expected to detail how they plan to support immigrant communities. This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
CBS News
03-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Emotional Baltimore councilmember asks city to commit more funding for immigrant services
Baltimore City Councilwoman Odette Ramos tearfully asked the mayor's office to devote more funding to immigrant service support. Ramos wants roughly a $2 million commitment for the Office of Immigration Affairs within the proposed budget. The current proposal includes more than $960,000 toward the Office of Immigrant Affairs. "The ask for legal services is $1.1 million," Ramos said. "[Director of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs] Catalina [Rodriguez-Lima] has already raised some of it. The other ask is for $950,000 for immigrant community support." Emotional conversation over immigrant support Emotional moments inside Baltimore's City Hall Chambers on Monday led to a series of discussions on funding for immigrant resources. "I want to make sure the public understood what you said," Councilwoman Ramos said to Rodriguez-Lima. "People are planning on family separation." "Yes. Sadly, tier one, the goal of tier one is for…parents to leave guardianship forms," Rodriguez-Lima said. Ramos, holding back tears, asked for the mayor's office to commit. "I mean it's heartbreaking what our community is going through," Ramos said. Finding money in the budget Calvin Young, the Mayor's Chief of Staff, quickly responded to Ramos's request. "I can commit to you right now that we are absolutely, this is one of the top priorities right now for the mayor's office to increase in this budget," Young said. No amount was given at Monday's hearing. Young added that an increase in funds in one area means a decrease in funds for another area. "We also have to figure out where we'll make cuts," Young said. "That's what the team is working on right now." CASA pushes for help with immigrant families Earvin Gonzalez, the deputy director of regional services for CASA Baltimore and Central Maryland, an immigration advocacy group, attended the hearing. "You were able to see the impact with…how this is going to affect our city residents, not just immigrant families, but how it affects the city as a whole," Gonzalez said. Gonzalez said it's reassuring to hear the mayor's office considers this a priority. He added he's happy to see a councilmember bring the concern over immigration support to the forefront. "At the end of the day, these are families who are here," Gonzalez said. "They have jobs. They have kids here and they're getting ripped apart." Ramos's comments came after CASA pushed for more funding in the proposed budget. "While Baltimore's population declines, immigrant families are choosing to stay and build their futures here," said Crisaly De Los Santos, the director for CASA Baltimore and Central Maryland. "The city has made progress on language access, and we're grateful. But now is the time to rise to the moment. We must invest in essential services, legal aid, education, and community defense. These help immigrant families not just survive, but thrive. The proposed budget doesn't reflect these needs." Gonzalez said CASA has started a petition to fight for more funding in the 2026 budget. He urges citizens to contact their councilmembers to help with their mission. "That public pressure to show that this is what city residents want and need," Gonzalez said.
