San Gabriel Withdraws from ICE Partnership
Key Questions
Why did San Gabriel withdraw from its ICE partnership?
San Gabriel exited the ICE collaboration amid concerns over Chinese police meetings and AAPI Month events. Officials including Eric L. Chan and Tony Ding have addressed related issues at forums like the May 9 Fair.
What other cities in the area have adopted ICE-free policies?
Alhambra has implemented ICE-free measures and Mandarin language rights protections. The LA County Sheriff's Department has also stopped sharing information with ICE.
How is LA County supporting businesses affected by immigration enforcement?
LA County has distributed $5.4 million through its Resiliency Fund to 1,327 businesses impacted by enforcement actions. The grants aim to strengthen sanctuary policies and local economic resilience.
San Gabriel exits ICE collaboration, Chinese police meetings/AAPI Month (Eric L. Chan/Tony Ding Fair May 9); Alhambra ICE-free/Mandarin rights; Police Chief Elizalde May 27 forum; LASD no ICE share; LA County $5.4M Resiliency Fund grants to 1,327 businesses hit by enforcement strengthens sanctuary.