Glendale Ends ICE Contract After LA Protests

Glendale, California, has announced the termination of its longstanding contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to house federal immigration detainees at the local police department facility. The decision comes after violent protests and riots in nearby Los Angeles over ICE raids sparked heightened public backlash against the city's cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. City officials stated the move is not politically motivated but aims to uphold community trust, public safety, and compliance with California's sanctuary state law (SB 54). They acknowledged that while the local facility offered detainees better access to family and legal counsel, the divisiveness and negative public perception outweighed these benefits. Glendale will no longer participate in federal detention efforts, joining other California cities taking similar actions. Officials reaffirmed their commitment to public safety and fair treatment for all, regardless of immigration status.