⚖️LA City Attorney Teams Up With ACLU to Block Trumps ICE Raids
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Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto joined ACLU lawyers, led by Omar Jadwat, on July 9 to sue the Department of Homeland Security. They want courts to stop ICE from carrying out Trump’s planned sweeps that target up to 1,500 immigrants in the LA area. This showdown shows how a city can use lawsuits to push back when federal agents overstep and protect residents’ civil rights.
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Key Takeaways
- Local governments can sue the federal government when ICE crosses legal lines.
- City attorneys like Hydee Feldstein Soto use taxpayer funds to defend community rights in court.
- Backing ACLU lawsuits is one way residents can support immigrant protections.
- You can pressure city leaders: attend council meetings or email to keep LA a sanctuary city.
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Why This Matters
Your City Attorney Spends $200K on Lawyers:
LA will pay $200,000 to ACLU and city lawyers—money that could fund four youth park programs.
Trust Drops 30%:
After ICE raids, 60% of immigrant residents tell polls they no longer cooperate with LAPD on crime tips.
Federal Grants on the Line:
DOJ threatened to cut $50 million in public safety funds if LA denies ICE detainer requests—enough to staff two fire stations.
1,500 People at Risk:
Trump’s team planned to arrest 1,500 immigrants in LA—this lawsuit could spare hundreds from sudden deportation.
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