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Los Angeles Council Approves ‘Sanctuary City’ Ordinance to Protect Illegal Immigrants

The action follows President-elect Donald Trump’s confirmation of plans to initiate mass deportations.
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Los Angeles Council Approves ‘Sanctuary City’ Ordinance to Protect Illegal Immigrants
People in the audience hold up signs as the Los Angeles City Council considers a "sanctuary city" ordinance during a meeting at City Hall in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2024. Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images
Kimberly Hayek
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The Los Angeles City Council on Dec. 4 formally approved a “sanctuary city” ordinance, which will prohibit resources or personnel from assisting with federal enforcement of immigration laws.

The council voted 12–0 in favor of the ordinance with an urgency clause, meaning it could go into effect within 10 days of being signed by Mayor Karen Bass.

Kimberly Hayek
Kimberly Hayek
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Kimberly Hayek is a reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers California news and has worked as an editor and on scene at the U.S.-Mexico border during the 2018 migrant caravan crisis.