Los Angeles Declares Sanctuary City Status in Defiance of Trump’s Immigration Plans

The city council unanimously voted to limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement as Trump prepares for mass deportations in his second term.

Los Angeles has officially declared itself a 'Sanctuary City,' prohibiting the use of city resources or personnel to enforce federal immigration laws.
The decision follows Donald Trump's announcement of plans for mass deportations of undocumented migrants during his upcoming second term as U.S. president.
The city council's vote includes a provision to fast-track the policy, allowing it to take effect within ten days of Mayor Karen Bass's signature.
Exceptions are in place for cases involving serious crimes, allowing the LAPD to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in specific circumstances.
Republican critics argue the policy protects individuals who have committed crimes, while city officials emphasize its goal of strengthening immigrant communities.