Los Angeles Races to Enact Sanctuary Ordinance

In response to President-elect Donald Trump's impending crackdown on undocumented migrants, Los Angeles is expediting the passage of a sanctuary city ordinance to protect its immigrant communities. Mayor Karen Bass and City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto are pushing for the ordinance, which would prohibit the use of city resources for federal immigration enforcement, aligning with past policies that restricted cooperation with federal authorities. City Council members, including Hugo Soto-Martínez, are actively supporting the move and calling for additional protections for immigrants. Former Mayor Eric Garcetti had established similar protections in 2019, but the new ordinance aims to formalize these measures permanently. California Governor Gavin Newsom is also mobilizing resources to counter anticipated federal immigration policies, emphasizing the protection of civil rights and immigrant families. The urgency is driven by Trump's proposed hardline immigration policies, including mass deportations and the end of birthright citizenship.