India, June 9 -- Amid theanti-ICE riots taking over the streets ofLos Angeles, many are wondering whether LA is a sanctuary city, which in generallimits or denies cooperation when asked to help the national government enforce immigration laws. Notably, in November 2024, theLos Angeles City Council unanimously passed a "sanctuary city" ordinance to protect immigrants who live in the city. The policy is meant to stop the use of city resources and personnel to carry out federal immigration enforcement.

The move last year followedDonald Trump's promise to carry out mass deportations of immigrants. Before the vote, pro-immigrant protesters were seen speaking on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall, as reported by Reuters. They held up signs say...