Mayor Karen Bass rolled out several anti-ICE measures on Tuesday, including one that will bar federal immigration officers from using or staying at any city-owned facilities.
The embattled Democrat also created a new law that would impose a fee on Los Angeles property owners who grant site control to the feds.
The mayor — who previously called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to leave the city — said she felt compelled “to protect Los Angeles, unfortunately, from our own federal government.”
“Let me make this clear, this is not normal and will never be normal,” Bass added.
Bass’ announcement included three policy proposals.
First, she announced that Los Angeles police will now be required to preserve all evidence for immigration activities. Second, the mayor said she will instruct the Planning Department to create an ordinance that would impose a fee on any property owner who gives site control to federal immigration.
The mayor’s office also intends to direct the Police Commission to look into implementing legislation by state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) that banned federal immigration agents from wearing masks while conducting raids and other activities. A judge on Monday blocked the state’s mask ban.
“It is outrageous that federal agents continue to mask themselves throughout our city and snatch people off of our streets,” Bass said.
ICE officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
