Dodgers Block ICE Access: A Stand for Fans

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a bold stand on Thursday by denying access to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, who sought entry into the Dodger Stadium parking lot. The move, announced in a post on X, ensured that the stadium premises remained ICE-free.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clarified that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) vehicles briefly used the parking lot, emphasizing that it was unrelated to any law enforcement actions against the Dodgers. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin asserted that the presence was fleeting and unconnected to potential operations.

Despite their refusal to grant ICE access, the Dodgers face scrutiny for their silence regarding ICE raids throughout the city, as their significant Latino fanbase calls for public opposition. The game later proceeded as planned, despite the earlier tension.

(With inputs from agencies.)