The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to show their support for the larger immigrant community and have committed funds for those affected by recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
The ball club reportedly denied federal ICE agents entry into Dodger Stadium parking lots in 2025, preventing them from creating a staging area for their deportation efforts. One year later, they are again illustrating their position to aid those affected by federal agents’ raids in Los Angeles and throughout the United States.
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The Dodgers, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles, committed $1 million toward direct financial assistance for families of immigrants impacted by those recent events in the region.
The Dodgers’ donation went towards local organizations, California Community Foundation and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, who directly support the LA community, aiding youth and families with food insecurity, basic essentials, and mental health services. The exact figure donated to the organizations is $1.1 million, according to the LA Times.
“What’s happening in Los Angeles has reverberated among thousands upon thousands of people, and we have heard the calls for us to take a leading role on behalf of those affected,” Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten said in a news release. “We believe that by committing resources and taking action, we will continue to support and uplift the communities of Greater Los Angeles.”
LA mayor Karen Bass expressed in a news release how grateful she was for the Dodgers and their support.
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“I want to thank the Dodgers for leading with this action to support the immigrant community of Los Angeles,” Bass said. “These last weeks have sent shockwaves of fear rippling through every neighborhood and have had a direct impact on our economy.”
Her message to LA residents: “We will stick together during this time and we will not turn our backs on one another — that’s what makes this the greatest city in the world.”
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: LA Dodgers pledge $1.1M to support families after ICE raids
