Los Angeles City Council to pass sanctuary city ordinance limiting immigration enforcement cooperation

The Los Angeles City Council is set to pass a "sanctuary city" ordinance, which will formally limit the city's cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. This ordinance will ensure that city resources are not used to assist in immigration law enforcement. Previously, Los Angeles had policies in place to protect immigrants, such as prohibiting police from inquiring about immigration status. The new ordinance will codify these protections and further restrict city personnel from aiding federal immigration efforts. The move comes amid concerns about the incoming Trump administration's focus on border security and deportations. The new police chief has reiterated that the department will not engage in immigration enforcement.