Dodgers Deny ICE Stadium Access Amid Los Angeles Protests

The Los Angeles Dodgers denied U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents access to their stadium parking lot amid recent immigration raids and protests in Los Angeles. Although ICE initially claimed to have attempted entry, the Dodgers and the Department of Homeland Security clarified that Customs and Border Protection vehicles only briefly used the parking lot without enforcement activities. A fan holding a sign protesting ICE's presence was removed by security during a game, drawing applause from nearby fans. Latino advocacy groups criticized the Dodgers for their perceived silence regarding the raids, calling for the team to take a stronger public stance and even urging a boycott until the organization actively supports immigrant communities. Meanwhile, some players and individuals associated with the Dodgers voiced opposition to the raids, and the team planned initiatives to benefit immigrant families. The situation highlights tensions in Los Angeles as political and community leaders respond to immigration enforcement actions and the Dodgers face pressure from their diverse fan base.