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Dodgers Block ICE From Stadium, Launch Immigrant Support Plan

This initiative follows backlash over the Dodgers’ earlier silence, highlighting players’ solidarity with affected families.

The Los Angeles Dodgers logo on the field before game one of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on May 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Federal agents detain an individual during an immigration raid in Pasadena on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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Overview

  • Federal ICE agents were seen outside and attempted to access Dodger Stadium on June 19 but the organization denied them entry to the grounds.
  • The Dodgers plan to unveil a community assistance initiative today to support families impacted by recent federal immigration raids in Los Angeles neighborhoods such as Boyle Heights and Echo Park.
  • The move comes after fans and players criticized the franchise’s initial silence over the raids, prompting a shift toward public advocacy.
  • All-star utility player Kiké Hernández has publicly decried the raids on social media, and former slugger Adrian Gonzalez also voiced support for immigrant rights.
  • In a related protest, singer Nezza performed the US national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium despite being advised not to, and the team later clarified she faced no consequences for her performance.