The Department of Homeland Security has refuted claims that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attempted a raid at Dodger Stadium before Thursday’s game. The Los Angeles Dodgers had reported that ICE agents were denied access to the stadium parking lot, sparking concern among fans and immigrant communities.
DHS clarified that the vehicles spotted belonged to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), not ICE, and were only staging briefly for reasons unrelated to enforcement operations. No arrests were linked to the stadium incident.
As images and reports circulated, protestors gathered in response to perceived federal interference near the venue. The Dodgers, a team with a strong Latino supporter base, previously faced pressure to speak out after a wave of immigration raids in Los Angeles. Players such as Enrique “Kike” Hernández have publicly voiced solidarity with affected communities.