In what seems to be fake news, the Los Angeles Dodgers threw a curveball at federal immigration authorities by reportedly denying ICE agents access to their stadium amid heated immigration debates.
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The baseball organization’s social media posts claimed ICE requested entry to stadium parking lots but were turned away as protests erupted nearby.
In a stunning contradiction, ICE fired back on social media, declaring the Dodgers’ claims completely false.
The controversy erupted this week when the Dodgers posted online: “ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots.”
This declaration came amid ongoing protests against immigration enforcement throughout the city, where tensions have been rising over increased federal immigration activities.
ICE’s response was swift and unequivocal. The agency flatly denied any presence at the stadium, posting: “False. We were never there.”
This direct contradiction created immediate confusion about what actually transpired at one of America’s most iconic baseball venues.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attempted to clarify the situation, stating that while Customs and Border Protection vehicles were briefly in the stadium parking lot, their presence was unrelated to the Dodgers.
Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin insisted, “This had nothing to do with the Dodgers.”
This had nothing to do with the Dodgers.
CBP vehicles were in the stadium parking lot very briefly, unrelated to any operation or enforcement. https://t.co/nsQ8LNaHbb
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) June 19, 2025
Despite being denied access to the stadium grounds, federal agents reportedly processed detainees outside the ballpark.
Demonstrators gathered quickly, holding anti-ICE signs and chanting as Los Angeles police arrived to manage the growing protest.
The situation reflects President Trump’s intensified immigration enforcement policy, which has included deploying US Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles.
Federal authorities have signaled their commitment to increased enforcement, especially targeting criminals.
"False. We were never there."
Multiple federal agencies are rejecting claims by the Los Angeles @Dodgers that the team denied entry to @ICEgov agents. @DHSgov issued a statement that there were border patrol vehicles in the stadium lot “very briefly” and it had “nothing to do… pic.twitter.com/7p3qwwfdBY— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 19, 2025
Border Czar Tom Homan made the administration’s priorities crystal clear:
“The message is clear: we’re going to continue conducting worksite enforcement operations, including on farms and in hotels, but on a prioritised basis. Criminals come first.”
Surprisingly, California’s liberal leadership quickly condemned the federal actions.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s spokesperson described the situation as “another example of the federal administration doing everything in their power to strike fear and hurt hard-working families.”
Meanwhile, Los Angeles City Council member Eunisses Hernandez called the federal agents’ presence “outrageous.”
The Dodgers have historically allowed law enforcement to use their property for staging operations, making this apparent refusal particularly noteworthy.
The team had reportedly planned to announce an initiative supporting immigrant communities, but postponed the announcement amid the controversy.
This incident highlights the growing tension between federal immigration enforcement efforts and local communities, particularly in sanctuary-leaning cities where resistance to federal immigration policies has become increasingly common.
As protests continue and conflicting accounts emerge, the true story of what happened at Dodger Stadium remains as divided as America’s views on immigration enforcement.
