Los Angeles City Council approves sanctuary city ordinance in response to deportation plans

The Los Angeles City Council has approved a new ordinance designating the city as a "sanctuary city." This measure prevents local resources from being used for immigration enforcement and stops city agencies from sharing information about undocumented residents with federal authorities. The unanimous vote aligns Los Angeles with other U.S. cities that have similar policies. A second council vote is required for procedural reasons, but Mayor Karen Bass is expected to support the initiative. This ordinance comes in response to President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plans. Critics argue that Los Angeles already limits cooperation with federal immigration agencies, so the new policy may not lead to significant changes.