LAPD presence at South L.A. immigration raid sparks questions

Los Angeles Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez is calling for clearer protocols on the city’s immigrant sanctuary laws after LAPD officers were seen during an enforcement operation in South Los Angeles, where federal agents from ICE were present. LAPD Chief McDonnell stated officers were assisting with traffic control for an ongoing human trafficking investigation, emphasizing that the LAPD does not engage in civil immigration enforcement. Activists and councilmembers have expressed concern over ICE actions in the area, with calls for increased clarity on residents’ rights and city responsibilities under the sanctuary law.

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