In a dramatic turn at Dodger Stadium, federal immigration agents were kicked off the property after they showed up in tactical gear, preparing for a raid in nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods.
Dozens of ICE agents, many wearing masks and body armor, gathered outside the stadium early Tuesday. According to ABC7, they were using the area as a staging ground before spreading out for enforcement actions.
But once the Dodgers’ front office got wind of it—tipped off by city officials—they told ICE to leave.
“We’ve been in communication with the mayor’s office, with the Dodgers, with Dodgers security, about seeing if they can get them moved off their private property,” said LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez.
The team confirmed it on X, posting: “This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight’s game will be played as scheduled.”
By 11 a.m., only a few agents were left on site.
The Dodgers haven’t said much publicly about the recent ICE raids in LA, but this move could signal a shift. According to the Los Angeles Times, the team is preparing to launch initiatives to help immigrant communities hit by the crackdown.
On Saturday, singer Nezza made her own statement at the stadium, ignoring a reported request to sing the national anthem in English. Instead, she performed it in Spanish.
“I just felt like I needed to do it. Para mi gente,” she said. “Safe to say I’m never allowed in that stadium ever again.”
The Dodgers responded, saying there were “no hard feelings” and they’d “be happy to have her back.”
This all happened right before a game against the Giants—and on the same day as the large-scale “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump.
Earlier this month, ICE raids across LA sparked protests that quickly spread nationwide. In response, President Trump sent National Guard troops and Marines into the city, going against California Governor Gavin Newsom.
He later announced an additional 2,000 troops would be deployed to “restore order.”
Despite the heavy federal presence, the LAPD told CNBC there have been no protester arrests since Saturday.
LA Mayor Karen Bass said curfews and community safety efforts have helped keep the peace.
“The curfew, coupled with ongoing crime prevention efforts, have been largely successful in protecting stores, restaurants, businesses and residential communities from bad actors who do not care about the immigrant community,” she said Tuesday.
But with tensions still high and federal forces still on the ground, it’s clear the city—and now the Dodgers—are drawing a line.
