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LA Sheriff's Department Faces Backlash Over Altered Stop Signs

3/24/2026

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department faced backlash after posting a video of officers running past altered Stop Signs reading "Stop Ice," which was later deleted.
The West Hollywood Station confirmed the posting and did not clarify awareness of the signs beforehand, raising questions about law enforcement's non-partisan status.
West Hollywood has declared itself an ICE-free zone, with Mayor John Heilman stating that ICE is not welcome in the city.

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department faced backlash after posting a video of officers running past altered Stop Signs reading "Stop Ice," which was later deleted.
The West Hollywood Station confirmed the posting and did not clarify awareness of the signs beforehand, raising questions about law enforcement's non-partisan status.
West Hollywood has declared itself an ICE-free zone, with Mayor John Heilman stating that ICE is not welcome in the city.