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ICE Agents Denied Entry to Dodger stadium Amidst Protests
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Los Angeles – A contingent of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were reportedly turned away from Dodger Stadium on Thursday morning after requesting access to the parking lots, according to a statement released by the Los Angeles Dodgers [[1]]. the incident ignited protests outside the stadium as the Dodgers prepared to host the San Diego Padres,with over 50,000 fans expected to attend [[2]].
Conflicting Accounts Emerge Regarding ICE Presence
Shortly after 10 a.m. PDT, a caravan of vehicles, identified by Fox 11 Los angeles as belonging to the department of Homeland Security (DHS), appeared at multiple parking lot entrances. The Dodgers released a statement asserting that ICE agents requested permission to use the parking lots but were denied entry [[2]].
However, ICE disputed the Dodgers’ account via social media, stating that they “were never there.” DHS also released a statement clarifying that Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) vehicles were briefly present in the stadium parking lot, but their presence was “unrelated to any operation or enforcement” [[3]].
Did You Know? CBP falls under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security, alongside ICE.
Protests and Reactions
The incident sparked immediate reactions, with a small group of protestors gathering
