Los Angeles City Council Adopts Sanctuary City Ordinance Amid Federal Tensions New law prohibits city resources for immigration enforcement as Trump plans mass deportationsLos Angeles is once again making headlines, this time for passing a significant "sanctuary city" ordinance aimed at protecting immigrants amid growing tensions surrounding federal immigration policies. On November 19, 2024, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to adopt this new ordinance, which explicitly forbids the use of city resources for federal immigration enforcement. Critics, including officials from the Los Angeles County Republican Party, have argued against the ordinance, stating it could potentially harbor criminals. "">Indeed, the sanctuary city designation does not provide immunity from the federal law, and some experts believe it may even exacerbate the challenges for local law enforcement. Looking forward, Los Angeles officials acknowledge the challenges they will face during the implementation of this new ordinance.

Source: New York Times November 20, 2024 23:45 UTC