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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Bonnie Greer

Voices: When it comes to the LA protests, not even the law seems to stop Donald Trump

There are several important things to keep in mind in relation to Donald Trump and Los Angeles.

First of all, Los Angeles is what is called a “sanctuary city” – as is my hometown of Chicago and my second hometown, New York City. These are cities that do not conduct immigration raids, nor do they conform to the latest missive from Immigration, Customs and Enforcement. Second is that Trump detests LA, just as he does NYC and Chicago. These are bastions not only of the Democratic Party, but also of those who detest the Republican Party, and especially its latest iteration under Donald J Trump.

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