L.A. Dodgers pledge $1 million to support immigrant communities after ICE raid backlash

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Source: KTLA

After facing mounting pressure to speak out, the Los Angeles Dodgers have announced a $1 million commitment to support immigrant families affected by recent federal immigration raids across Southern California.

The announcement, made Friday after a day-long delay prompted by the presence of federal agents at the team’s stadium, marks the Dodgers’ first public response to the growing backlash.

“In partnership with the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed $1 million toward direct financial assistance for families of immigrants impacted by recent events in the region,” read the beginning of the organization’s statement.

The Dodgers—criticized by immigrant-advocacy groups and community leaders for staying silent—said the financial pledge is only the beginning. The team plans to share more initiatives in the coming days “with local community and labor organizations” to further aid youth and families affected by the raids.

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Read more: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/l-a-dodgers-pledge-1-million-to-support-immigrant-communities-after-ice-raid-backlash/

[nilram]

1. Wow, suddenly I'm a Dodgers fan.

After having never followed a sports team at all in my life. Go Blue! (They're even the right color, haha.)

[50 Shades Of Blue]

2. That's really good news. Hope they start a trend!

[BaronChocula]

3. It's the least they could do

to make up for their shameful visit to Baby Glove Yam Tits in the White House in April. It would have been great if they had turned down the offer, but we know how it is.

The Mexican-American community of Chavez Ravine was demolished decades ago to build Dodgers Stadium against the wishes of that community yet today the Dodgers are beloved by the Latino community here. The Dodgers SHOULD show a little support.