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Dodgers Delay Immigrant Support Plan After Disputed ICE Access at Stadium

Federal agencies refuted the club’s claim of blocking ICE access at the stadium parking lot, prompting community leaders to demand a public defense of immigrant families.

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 announced they had denied ICE agents entry to Dodger Stadium’s parking lots.
  • ICE and the Department of Homeland Security said no ICE agents were present and that CBP vehicles were briefly on site for unrelated operations.
  • The team postponed its planned initiative to assist immigrant communities affected by recent raids while it finalizes program details.
  • More than 50 community and religious leaders delivered a petition urging the Dodgers to publicly oppose the raids and back immigrant families.
  • Players like Kiké Hernandez have voiced solidarity with immigrants and pressured the club to align with its Latino fan base.