Dodgers Deny ICE Entry Request, Sparking Controversy

A clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and federal authorities has erupted, igniting debate over immigration enforcement. The baseball team and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are publicly disputing claims of an attempted stadium entry.

Dodgers-ICE Dispute Erupts on X

The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team and ICE are embroiled in a public spat. The Dodgers posted on X that ICE agents sought access to the stadium’s parking areas but were denied entry. ICE swiftly refuted this claim, stating they were never present.

ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 1, 2025

“False, we were never there.”

—ICE

According to a 2024 Pew Research Center study, 30% of Americans believe immigration enforcement should be increased (Pew Research Center).

What Really Happened?

The Department of Homeland Security oversees ICE and another agency, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). DHS indicated that CBP vehicles were briefly in the parking lot but weren’t conducting any enforcement activities.

The incident has sparked significant attention and raised questions about the agencies’ activities around the stadium. Further details from DHS regarding the agents’ presence in the parking lot remain unavailable.