Los Angeles City Council Approves Sanctuary City Ordinance

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed a sanctuary city ordinance to protect undocumented immigrants from federal immigration enforcement, a response to President-elect Donald Trump's plans for mass deportations. The ordinance restricts city departments from using resources for immigration enforcement and is seen as a necessary safeguard for immigrant communities, despite concerns about potential resource strain amidst local challenges like homelessness. Meanwhile, in Tennessee, a Republican lawmaker introduced a bill requiring local police to hold undocumented individuals for ICE, with provisions to transport them to sanctuary cities if ICE does not take custody within 48 hours. This juxtaposition highlights the growing divide in immigration policies across the U.S., especially in light of Trump's promises of stricter enforcement. Notably, a report indicates that sanctuary cities have released over 22,000 deportable criminal immigrants during the Biden administration, raising concerns about public safety. As the national immigration debate intensifies, both sides continue to solidify their positions on the issue.