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Dodgers Postpone Immigrant Support Initiative After Disputed ICE Access Claim

Stan Kasten said more details are needed before launching the program to support immigrant communities.

Unidentified agents and their vehicles at Gate E of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Dodgers Stadium.
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Overview

  • The Dodgers asserted they blocked ICE agents from entering stadium parking on Thursday, a claim ICE officials later denied.
  • DHS confirmed CBP vehicles briefly passed through the lots but insisted there was no enforcement operation.
  • The announcement delay follows singer Nezza’s Spanish rendition of the national anthem at Dodger Stadium in protest of recent immigration raids.
  • Latino Coalition L.A. has urged fans to boycott Dodgers games until the team publicly commits resources to immigrant communities.
  • Shortstop Kike Hernández and other players have voiced solidarity with immigrants, intensifying expectations for the club’s next announcement.