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Glendale Ends Contract With ICE Following Los Angeles Protests

Officials present the move as a response to divisive public opinion, warning of potential obstacles to detainees’ visits and legal access.

Protesters confront police following recent raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents on June 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Sunday marked the third day of unrest as thousands of protesters against recent immigration raids took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles to voice their opposition.
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Overview

  • Glendale officials announced the end of the city’s contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, removing the use of the Glendale Police Department facility for detainees.
  • The city said the agreement featured safeguards including virtual and in-person visits and legal representation, citing increasingly polarized public opinion.
  • The contract’s termination could force detainees to transfer to other facilities with fewer opportunities for family visits and legal support.
  • The decision follows ICE and DHS raids on June 6 in Los Angeles that led to 44 arrests and sparked street protests.
  • As demonstrations continued through the weekend, up to 2,000 National Guard troops were deployed in Los Angeles and Governor Newsom urged federal officials to reconsider the deployment.