The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted last week to declare itself a sanctuary city, refusing to provide any municipal assistance to federal immigration authorities. This decision comes amidst a backdrop of illegal immigrants being arrested in the city for violent crimes, including offenses against children.
Following President-elect Donald Trump's election victory, the 13-0 vote signals a clear stance by the city council. Despite the recent arrests of numerous illegal immigrants by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for serious crimes, Los Angeles has chosen to limit its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
