Mayor Bass Issues Statement Following Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Racial Profiling of Angelenos

Mayor Karen Bass condemned the Supreme Court's ruling that allows federal agents to racially profile Angelenos, labeling it an un-American assault on personal freedoms. She highlighted the ruling's potential to further tear apart working families and instill fear in the very institutions meant to protect them. Bass pledged to fight for the rights and dignity of Los Angeles residents, emphasizing unity against divisive federal actions. To safeguard immigrant communities, she signed an executive directive mandating city departments to comply with laws prohibiting the use of city resources in immigration enforcement. She also established a working group comprising LAPD, immigrant rights organizations, and community leaders to inform police responses to immigration enforcement.

Bass has taken additional actions, such as meeting with impacted families and organizing community leaders to revitalize areas affected by federal raids. She aims to ensure immigrant families receive necessary resources through city departments. Bass's proactive measures are crucial in the face of ongoing federal immigration policies that threaten local communities.