How is Oakland preparing for immigration enforcement actions?

President Trump deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles to support immigration enforcement, claiming the need to "liberate" the city from protests. This decision has sparked outrage among local officials, including LA Mayor Karen Bass, who argues that the situation does not justify such federal intervention. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the deployment, labeling it as unlawful. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee expressed solidarity with affected communities but has not clarified her plans to address potential similar situations in Oakland. Protests have intensified across the Bay Area, raising questions about local responses to immigration enforcement actions.

Lee emphasized that her office is closely monitoring developments and is ready to defend the right to peaceful protest. In 2018, then-Mayor Libby Schaaf faced backlash for warning residents about impending ICE raids, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement. The situation underscores the growing divide between federal actions and local governance in California.