On November 19, 2024, the Los Angeles City Council voted to enact a sanctuary city ordinance. Under this ordinance, local resources will be barred from use by federal immigration authorities. This regulation comes on the heels of President-elect Donald Trump’s recent declaration that he will be conducting mass deportations once in office.
Becoming a “sanctuary” city is not a comprehensive legal regulation and varies by city depending on the specific local policies. In 2019, Mayor Karen Bass drafted an executive order to “prevent federal immigration enforcement from being able to access city facilities or to use city resources in the pursuit of immigration enforcement.” The vote was expedited, and upon Tuesday’s vote, will bar Los Angeles cooperation with federal deportation.
The Los Angeles Unified School District is also seeking to declare itself a sanctuary and will be voting on emergency policies aimed at combatting discriminatory sentiment, particularly towards the LGBTQIA+ and immigrant communities. Of those is the proposal of a new high school course educating on current events.
Speak to a Los Angeles Immigration Attorney Today
Reeves Immigration Law Group continues to fight relentlessly to reunite families and help individuals gain safety. Regardless of how you arrived in the United States, our team of knowledgeable and dedicated attorneys will work with you to determine the best course of action.
With offices throughout California, our team of immigration attorneys are here to guide the local community through the implementation of Los Angeles’ “sanctuary” orders. To discuss how this may impact your status or any other immigration concerns, contact us today for legal assistance.
