The administration of Los Angeles, the second most populated US city and reportedly home to 1.3 migrants, Tuesday passed a "sanctuary city" ordinance to protect migrants. It prohibits using city resources to enforce federal immigration laws.The administration of Los Angeles, the second most populated US city and home to 1.3 migrants, Tuesday passed a "sanctuary city" ordinance to protect migrants. It prohibits using city resources to enforce federal immigration laws.
Voted for 13-0, it codifies immigrant protection in the city's municipal law. Los Angeles was declared a “city of sanctuary” during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term but only through a resolution and an executive order.
The city will now refuse to share immigrants' information with federal agencies. The Los Angeles school education board has also adopted a resolution, calling for teachers' training to deal with federal immigration authorities.