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Bloomberg
an hour ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Major League Baseball Is Too Silent on Immigration Raids
Last week, at the height of the immigration protests convulsing Los Angeles, federal agents showed up at Dodger Stadium, seeking access to the parking lot. Up to that point, the Dodgers had refused to comment on the Trump administration's immigration sweeps and their effect on the city's Latino community. The silence stoked complaints that the team had turned its back on some of its most passionate devotees. By some accounts, Latinos comprise over 40% of Dodger fans. But the morning agents came, the Dodgers finally acted. The team denied them access to the parking lot and a day later announced a $1 million pledge to help immigrant families harmed by the ongoing raids. That's a modest show of support for an organization worth an estimated $7.7 billion, and it hasn't satisfied everyone. But satisfactory or not, it's a clear indication of whose side the Dodgers are taking.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Los Angeles-area vice mayor breaks silence after facing backlash over social media post
Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez is breaking her silence after facing backlash for a social media post that appeared to urge local gang members to impede immigration operations continue across Los Angeles. Gonzalez released a statement through her attorney, Damian Martinez, saying the purpose of the controversial video was to encourage her local community to exercise their First Amendment rights to free speech. "Her message was entirely peaceful and aimed at encouraging civic engagement through lawful and constructive means, Dr. Gonzalez is deeply committed to fostering open dialogue on important and often controversial issues," Martinez wrote on his client's behalf. His statement went on to say that Gonzalez was issuing a challenge to the Latino community to join other Angelenos to "peacefully" organize in responding to ongoing enforcement actions. "Importantly, Dr. Gonzalez in no way encouraged anyone to engage in violence. Any suggestion that she advocated for violence is categorically false and without merit," the statement read. Gonzalez gained national attention earlier this week when she posted a now-deleted video where she appeared to be calling on gang members to take action to resist immigration enforcement operations in the wake of raids by agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "You guys tag everything up, claiming hood, and now that your hood is being invaded by the biggest gang there is, there ain't a peep out of you. It's everyone else that's not about the gang life and out there protesting and speaking up," Gonzalez says in a portion of the video. While Gonzalez didn't specifically refer to ICE in her video, the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, released a statement the vice mayor's comments "despicable." The city of Cudahy shared a response to the video on Tuesday, saying they are aware of Gonzalez's comments and that they do not represent the city's official position. CBS News Los Angeles has reached out to Gonzalez for an interview.
CBS News
4 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Fear of ICE raids prompts Long Island organization to cancel fundraiser
As United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids continue across the Tri-State Area, sparking fear and uncertainty, some Latino groups are canceling events. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke to a Suffolk County organization that raises money for cancer patients and has been forced to make a tough decision. Committee of Latin American Ladies helps women, children battling cancer The Committee of Latin American Ladies is canceling their eighth annual cancer patient fundraiser amid fears of ICE raids. "It's upsetting, and it was a really hard decision because this is something we've been doing for years," said Nitza Franco, with the committee. Their traditional July barbecue in Central Islip has raised $60,000 so far, helping 15 families. Funds go toward medical treatment for women and children and, sadly, funerals, as well. The committee helped Jenova Mendoza, who is grieving the death of her 56-year-old mother, Thelma, who suffered ovarian cancer. "It's not something that we were prepared for. It was so sudden," Mendoza said. "The organization, they heard, and honestly they just really stepped in immediately." Justin Slezak's mother, Grace, died from breast cancer and says the Latin American Ladies group was there through it all. "The organization, they didn't help her just financially, but emotional support," Slezak said. "It's a very sad situation." "People are worried, documented or undocumented" There are multiple women battling cancer on the organization's waiting list for help, but families who spoke to CBS News New York said they are fearful of gatherings and showing their faces in public. Some are seeking safe havens in churches, hoping the crackdown blows over. "We're being impacted by lots of raids in this area. People are worried, documented or undocumented," Franco said. The Latin American Ladies hope to resume public fundraisers next year. "It's hard. The work we do is all from the heart. We all volunteer for this," Franco said. Advocates say Latino immigrants are still afraid to send their kids to school, go grocery shopping and even visit the doctor.
Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Dodgers pledge US$1mil to families affected by immigration raids
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a heavily Latino fan base. (Getty Images/AFP pic) LOS ANGELES : The Los Angeles Dodgers, criticised for failing to comment on the US government's immigration crackdown, today committed US$1 million toward assistance for families of immigrants 'impacted by recent events in the region'. The reigning World Series champions have faced criticism for their response to an escalation in federal immigration sweeps that have targeted migrant workers in garment factories, car washes and other workplaces. Los Angeles has become ground zero of president Donald Trump's immigration enforcement across the US and the Dodgers have a heavily Latino fan base, with some claiming a sense of betrayal over the franchise's failure to speak out against the ongoing raids. 'What's happening in Los Angeles has reverberated among thousands upon thousands of people, and we have heard the calls for us to take a leading role on behalf of those affected,' Dodgers president Stan Kasten said in a statement. 'We believe that by committing resources and taking action, we will continue to support and uplift the communities of Greater Los Angeles.' The Dodgers said the funds would be used for 'direct financial assistance' for the families. They added that in the coming days the team planned additional announcements with local community and labour organisations that are directly supporting youth and families with food insecurity, basic essentials and mental health services. Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass welcomed the Dodgers' involvement. 'I want to thank the Dodgers for leading with this action to support the immigrant community of Los Angeles,' Bass said in a statement. 'These last weeks have sent shockwaves of fear rippling through every neighbourhood and have had a direct impact on our economy,' she said. 'My message to all Angelenos is clear: We will stick together during this time and we will not turn our backs on one another – that's what makes this the greatest city in the world.' Bass and other California officials have heavily criticised Trump over his use of the national guard and a contingent of marines, sent to purportedly protect federal property and personnel in Los Angeles after demonstrations over the immigration sweeps. An appeals court has ruled that Trump could continue to control the California national guard, which would normally fall under governor Gavin Newsom's authority. The announcement comes a day after the Dodgers said they barred federal immigration agents from the team's stadium parking lot as raids continued across America's second-biggest city. The department of homeland security later clarified that the agents at the venue were from US customs and border protection (CBP), not immigration and customs enforcement (ICE).
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hundreds march in 'Hands Off' protest in Georgia
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) — Hundreds of protesters marched through Lawrenceville, Georgia, Staurday, voicing their opposition to ICE raids and deportations. Many held signs that read, 'Full Rights For All Immigrants.' The protest was led by the Party for Socialism and Liberation out of Atlanta. According to the group's website, they want to defeat what they call the 'far right assault' on immigrants, activists and the working class. Cristina Butler was one of the protesters. 'I mean it's sad, really sad. It's scary to see this and the cruelty that families are going through right now. It's not fair. A lot of their status revolves around look or timing or whatever, and it's just not fair that they have to go through so much cruelty just because someone has decided to attack the Latino community.' Butler went on to say Saturday's protest may not bring about big changes but it is part of a bigger movement. 'I don't think my little signs are going to save the day, but I do think it's important for the government, for communities and for everybody to know that there are numbers and we are stronger together and will stand and protect immigrant families.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
