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After facing constant publication pressure, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced a $1 million commitment to support immigrant families affected by the recent federal immigration attack in Southern California.
The announcement comes after the delays throughout the day came after federal agents attended the team stadium, marking the Dodgers’ first public reaction to growing opposition.
“With the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed to direct financial assistance for immigrant families affected by recent events in the area,” the organization’s statement began.
The Dodgers, criticized by the immigrant advocacy groups and community leaders, said the financial commitment is just the beginning. The team plans to share more programs in the coming days “With local communities and labor organizations” to further help youth and families affected by the raid.
“What’s going on in Los Angeles has echoed among thousands of people and we’ve heard calls for us to take leadership roles on behalf of those affected,” said Stan Kasten, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers. “We believe that by investing resources and taking action, we will continue to support and enhance the community in Greater Los Angeles.”
The Dodgers statement also highlighted the team and the city’s “validated capabilities to obtain financial resources for people who are much needed” and encouraged other organizations to follow suit.
In the days leading up to the announcement, the team faced criticism from fans and immigration groups to remain silent as Operation Ice creates fear in the Los Angeles community.
The Latino-organized league urges the Dodgers and other professional sports teams to step up. Latin American pop singer Nezza made a “star-like flag” in Spanish before home games last weekend, opposing the team’s reporting requests, a move that coincides with the protests, opposing what activists call “massive deportation program” related to the immigration of former President Trump.
The Dodgers later responded to Nezza’s performance, saying “no sad feeling” and that they “are happy to let her come back.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass praised the team for taking action:
“I want to thank the Dodgers for leading the action in supporting the Los Angeles immigrant community. Over the past few weeks, the shock wave of fear has rippled across each community and has had a direct impact on our economy. My message to all Angelinos is obvious: We will stick together during this time, and we won’t turn to our support between each other – what makes this world’s greatest city the world’s greatest city.”