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Glendale Ends ICE Detainee Contract as Los Angeles Protests Continue

City officials said the move prioritizes public safety over the contract’s divisive perception.

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A demonstrator waves an American and Mexican flag during a protest in Compton, Calif., Saturday, June 7, 2025, after federal immigration authorities conducted operations.
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Overview

  • On June 9, the City of Glendale formally ended its 18-year agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house federal detainees in the city jail.
  • Officials said public perception of the ICE contract had become too divisive to sustain local trust despite existing transparency measures.
  • City leaders warned that ending the contract could make it harder for families to visit detained loved ones and for detainees to secure legal representation.
  • The Glendale Police Department will no longer hold immigration detainees and will continue to refrain from enforcing federal immigration laws in compliance with California’s SB54 sanctuary statute.
  • Protests in nearby Los Angeles have persisted with reports of vandalism, clashes with law enforcement and around 60 arrests since raids began on June 6.