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Dodgers Bar Federal Agents and Pledge $1 Million to Aid Immigrant Families

The move caps days of pressure from community leaders following the team's decision to deny ICE access to its parking lot

20 June 2025, US, Los Angeles: Border Patrol agents stand at Gate E of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers denied them access, stating that immigration agents are not allowed on the property. The agents said no one was detained. Photo: Zin Chiang/dpa (Photo by Zin Chiang/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Unidentified agents and their vehicles at Gate E of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Dodgers Stadium.

Overview

  • On June 19 the Dodgers said they refused a request from ICE agents to use Dodger Stadium’s parking lots, triggering a public standoff.
  • ICE maintained its agents were never at the stadium and DHS said CBP vehicles were briefly on site for unrelated reasons.
  • The dispute led the team to postpone its planned announcement on supporting immigrant communities while it refined its aid plans.
  • On June 20 Dodgers president Stan Kasten announced a $1 million commitment and new partnerships with local nonprofits to help families affected by the raids.
  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and immigrant-rights groups praised the donation as a meaningful gesture toward the club’s largely Latino fan base.