Posted on 08/19/2025
The Los Angeles City Council has approved three significant motions designed to protect Angelenos in response to recent aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
The first motion instructs the City Attorney to draft an ordinance requiring the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a law enforcement officer when seeking LAPD assistance during an enforcement action.
The second motion formally requests, through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and ICE provide records that will increase transparency around federal immigration enforcement activities in Los Angeles since the start of the year.
The third motion directs City departments to adhere to established protocols when responding to federal immigration actions. It also instructs the City Attorney to pursue all available legal remedies against any federal agencies found to be violating the constitutional rights of Angelenos.
These proposals underscore the City Council’s proactive commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of Los Angeles residents amid heightened federal immigration enforcement efforts.