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Dodgers Pledge $1 Million to Support Families Targeted in Recent ICE Raids

The team reversed earlier criticism by barring ICE officials from its stadium before unveiling the donation.

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Overview

  • The Dodgers established a $1 million fund to deliver direct assistance to immigrant families affected by recent ICE enforcement actions in Los Angeles.
  • Club president Stan Kasten said the franchise felt compelled to act after receiving demands to lead on behalf of those impacted.
  • The team will partner with the City of Los Angeles and local nonprofits to ensure the aid reaches households in urgent need.
  • Mayor Karen Bass lauded the initiative for addressing the fear and economic fallout from the raids.
  • The announcement followed public criticism and strong appeals from the Dodgers’ largely Latin American fanbase for the club to take a stand.