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Mayor Bass Defends Sanctuary Policies Amid ICE Tensions

7/3/2025

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass passionately called on ICE agents to "go home" while defending the city's sanctuary policies amid a lawsuit. In response, ICE reaffirmed their presence in LA, questioning Bass's leadership. Adding to the controversy, her recent trip to Ghana coincided with devastating fires, intensifying public scrutiny of her decisions.

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass passionately called on ICE agents to "go home" while defending the city's sanctuary policies amid a lawsuit. In response, ICE reaffirmed their presence in LA, questioning Bass's leadership. Adding to the controversy, her recent trip to Ghana coincided with devastating fires, intensifying public scrutiny of her decisions.