Dodgers pledge $1 million to families impacted by immigration arrests, day after claim of denying ICE agents

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have pledged $1 million to aid families impacted by the immigration arrests, a move that comes one day after the organization claimed it had denied U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents entry to the grounds of the ballpark.

The team released a statement Friday announcing the commitment, adding that the money will go "toward direct financial assistance for families of immigrants impacted by recent events in the region." 

The centerfield plaza during media day prior to game one of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 24, 2024. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)

"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 and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.  

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"We believe that by committing resources and taking action, we will continue to support and uplift the communities of Greater Los Angeles."

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass thanked the MLB team for its support following the arrests, which she said "have sent shockwaves of fear rippling through every neighborhood." 

"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’ statement continued. 

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a prayer vigil in Grand Park as curfew went into effect after days of protests in response to federal immigration operations in Los