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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Dodgers break silence on ICE agents descending on their stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers have revealed they declined a request from ICE agents to access the parking lots of their stadium on Thursday morning. A number of ICE agents were spotted descending on Dodger Stadium just after 10am local time, before reports emerged claiming they were denied entry to the grounds of the ballpark. The Dodgers added that their scheduled game against the San Diego Padres will go ahead as planned at 7:10pm local time. The incident comes just two weeks after anti-ICE riots wreaked havoc on downtown LA and spawned other demonstrations across the country. At least four Department of Homeland Security vehicles were seen near the stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday morning, the LA Times reported. Dozens of federal agents, masked and wearing tactical gear, initially gathered at the stadium's downtown gate to conduct a briefing. The agents then dispersed to various locations in the area, but a small group of agents were still seen on the premises shortly after 11am. Los Angeles City Council District 1 workers alerted LAPD of the 'staging' at the stadium, a local elected official told ABC 7. A group of apparent protesters have since assembled outside the gate. Police have been asked to intervene, another insider claimed. Demonstrators were seen waving protest signs and chanting 'ICE out of LA' almost two weeks since immigration enforcement raids began in the city. As ICE protests were ramped up last week, a national anthem singer sparked controversy after ignoring a request from the Dodgers to sing the American national anthem in English before their game against the San Francisco Giants. Dominican singer Nezza, 30, claimed the baseball team tried to stop her performing the Star Spangled Banner in Spanish before she did it anyway as a show of solidarity with ICE protestors in the city.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
ICE agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium amid anti-immigration enforcement protests
As anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests continue in Los Angeles, dozens of federal ICE agents were seen near Dodger Stadium on Thursday, in what appeared to be a staging area, but were denied entry to the famed ballpark. The agents were dressed in tactical gear and gathered on the street that leads into the stadium in the Elysian Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. The official Los Angeles Dodgers social media account took to X on Thursday, saying that the agents were not allowed to enter the stadium grounds. MORE: Man charged with purchasing explosives to attack police at LA protests: DOJ "This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight's game will be played as scheduled," the organization said. The Department of Homeland Security responded on X, saying the officers' appearance at the stadium "had nothing to do with the Dodgers." "CBP vehicles were in the stadium parking lot very briefly, unrelated to any operation or enforcement," DHS said. A small group of protesters was also seen near the stadium on Thursday as demonstrations in the city, which began on June 6, continue for nearly two weeks. The Dodgers organization had previously been facing growing criticism from protesters for not speaking out about the immigration raids that have been frequent in Los Angeles. "The largest economic engine in this area is silent! Wake up! Do better! We know you can!" Raul Claros of California Rising said at a news conference, pointing to Dodger Stadium behind him. The demonstration comes after reports of a string of ICE raids in Los Angeles on Thursday, including one outside of a nearby Home Depot on Sunset Boulevard earlier in the day. MORE: LA protests timeline: How ICE raids sparked demonstrations and Trump to send in the military Los Angeles City Council District 1 workers alerted the Los Angeles Police Department of the ICE staging near Dodger Stadium, local officials told ABC News' Los Angeles station, KABC. The Police Department then notified the Dodgers organization, which allegedly told the ICE agents to leave the property, according to KABC, however, small group of federal agents were still at the location shortly after 11 a.m. This comes as President Donald Trump has recently instructed ICE officers to do "all in their power" to oversee the largest mass deportation program in history. "In order to achieve this, we must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America's largest Cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside," Trump wrote in a lengthy social media post over the weekend. In the first 100 days of the second term of the Trump administration, ICE made over 66,000 arrests, according to the federal agency as deportation efforts have since continued.
Fox News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Inside The Perilous Job Of A First Responder
Jason examines the recent ICE protests in Los Angeles, explaining his thoughts on American immigration and whether those here illegally should be allowed to stay. FOX News Contributor and U.S. Marine Veteran Johnny 'Joey' Jones shares details from his new book Behind the Badge . He examines what drives first responders to run towards the dangers others run away from. Joey ponders what makes someone a hero, concluding that the ultimate heroes are the men and women in uniform. Bring on the stupid: A man running late for his flight decides to call in a false bomb threat to delay the plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Fox News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Multiple arrests near Portland ICE building after police declare riot
Multiple rioters in Portland, Oregon, were arrested Saturday night after planned protests descended into a riot near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility and left four officers injured. Three people were arrested after officers responded to "criminal activity" happening near the federal building in the South Portland Neighborhood, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) said in a press release early Sunday. "The arrests were strictly focused on criminal actions, and not constitutionally protected free speech," PPB said. "Individuals who engaged in violent activity or property destruction will be investigated and are subject to arrest and prosecution." The riot came after the city hosted a "No Kings" protest at 1 p.m., which officials labeled a "large-scale free speech gathering" with tens of thousands of people marching in demonstration. Police responded to the federal facility just before 6 p.m. after learning that a federal officer had suffered an injury from the crowd, PPB said. PPB told the crowd that a medical event was reported within the ICE facility, warning the crowd not to interfere with the medical response. Police said once the situation stabilized, officers learned that the federal officer did not need medical treatment. PPB then declared a riot due to ongoing criminal activity in the area. Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Digital on Saturday that a mob launched fireworks, smoke grenades and threw rocks at federal law enforcement as they broke glass and forcibly entered the ICE facility. Four officers were injured during the attack, though federal law enforcement was able to secure the facility, Fox News Digital previously reported. PPB said Sabian Crisantos, 25, was arrested just after 8 p.m. for attempted assault of a public safety officer. Tyson Kahnert, 20, was arrested around 10:50 p.m. after police saw a person throwing a rock at the ICE building, PPB said. Kahnert was charged with first-degree criminal mischief, two counts of attempted assault of a public safety officer, two counts of harassment, interfering with a peace officer and escape in the third degree. Cory Oien, 38, was arrested around 1 a.m. Sunday after he was spotted picking up traffic control devices around the area and placing them in his truck, PPB said. Police said Oien was arrested for first-degree theft and driving under the influence of intoxicants. All three were booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center. Police noted that more arrests were possible as investigations continue. "Just because arrests are not made at the scene, when tensions are high, that does not mean that people are not being charged with crimes later," PPB said.
CBS News
14-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
"No Kings" protest preparations underway in downtown LA, at least 25,000 expected to gather
Businesses were boarding up windows and law enforcement was preparing early Saturday morning as downtown Los Angeles prepared for thousands to gather in a protest against President Trump. "No Kings," a nationwide series of protests scheduled for Saturday, was planned as a counter to the military parade taking place in Washington D.C. on the same day. That parade is being held in honor of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and, coincidentally, Mr. Trump's 79th birthday. "On June 14—Flag Day—President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday," organizers said. "A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn't staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else." Hundreds of these protests are planned across the country, including in all major U.S. cities. They were scheduled before the ICE protests throughout L.A.. that began last weekend. What's happening in Los Angeles There are dozens scheduled in Southern California alone, each with its own size and scope. Many are scheduled in the L.A. area, including Santa Monica, Glendale, Long Beach and West Hollywood. Dozens of protests are planned across Southern California on Saturday in response to the military parade being held in Washington D.C. No Kings website The gathering in downtown L.A. is expected to draw as many as 25,000, organizers say, and is scheduled from 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Law enforcement is expected to have a large presence. Since last weekend, troops with the National Guard have been deployed to L.A., where they've been ordered to protect federal buildings and personnel. On Friday, about 200 U.S. Marines were deployed for the same purpose, although it's not yet clear if they'll be present at any "No Kings" protests. The downtown curfew instated by Mayor Bass on Tuesday remains in effect. Starting at 8 p.m., no one is allowed within a one-square-mile zone within downtown L.A. until 6 a.m. Sunday, with some exceptions. Mounting tensions At around 7 a.m. in downtown, CBS News Los Angeles crews spotted several businesses boarding up storefronts in preparation for the protest. "Nonviolent action" is listed as a core principle of the "No Kings" protests, according to the organizers. Starting last week, protests against immigration enforcement operations broke out throughout L.A., leading to a national controversy as Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Trump sparred over the response. Newsom filed a lawsuit against Mr. Trump on Monday, asking a judge to "prevent the use of federalized National Guard and active duty Marines for law enforcement purposes on the streets of a civilian city." On Tuesday, a judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order and instead scheduled a court hearing for Thursday, giving Mr. Trump's legal team time to respond. Mr. Trump has defended the decision to send military forces to L.A. by citing "incompetence" in local and state leaders, namely Bass and Newsom. In a post to his Truth Social platform on Wednesday morning, Mr. Trump said, "The INCOMPETENT Governor of California was unable to provide protection in a timely manner when our ICE Officers, GREAT Patriots they are, were attacked by an out of control mob of agitators, troublemakers, and/or insurrectionists. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" contributed to this report.
