LA Dodgers Urged to Stand Against ICE Raids Amidst Latino Fan Base Outcry

Immigrant rights advocates urge Los Angeles Dodgers to denounce ICE raids. As tension rises, the organization faces pressure from a diverse coalition to protect immigrant communities and maintain its cultural presence, especially given its significant Latino fan base. The Dodgers have not yet made a public statement.

On Friday, immigrant rights leaders rallied for the Los Angeles Dodgers to oppose ICE raids sweeping the city. With a significant Latino following, the team is urged to publicly denounce the operations, supported by over a dozen community and faith leaders.

The coalition highlighted the plight of children returning home to find parents missing due to detainment, urging the Dodgers to advocate for an end to these raids. Calls for a public statement emphasize the integration of immigrants into the region's fabric.

While the Dodgers declined to provide immediate comment, their recent action of barring ICE agents from stadium parking lot access signals a stance. Tensions mount as street protests attract federal enforcement, intensifying local discontent.

(With inputs from agencies.)