The Los Angeles Dodgers said they denied Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers access to the Dodger Stadium parking lots on June 19 but . . .
The Major League Baseball team announced the move in a post on social media platform X.
False. We were never there. https://t.co/ZquYiW0miQ
— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) June 19, 2025
“This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization.”
The evening game between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will proceed as scheduled, the team said.
The Epoch Times has reached out to ICE and the Los Angeles Dodgers for comment.
Pictures and videos on social media Thursday showed ICE vehicles around Dodger Stadium. Video posted to X by Fox News reporter Kevin Takumi showed ICE vehicles being escorted from the stadium by the Los Angeles Police Department.
ICE @Dodgers escorted by @LAPD
— Kevin Takumi (@KevinTakumi) June 19, 2025
off the property. Gate is now clear. Crowd starting to disperse. pic.twitter.com/qUagSvmHmp
The development comes as Los Angeles has experienced two weeks of protests and riots in reaction to ICE operations in the city.
President Donald Trump sent in thousands of National Guard personnel and 700 Marines to Los Angeles to assist the LAPD. An additional 2,000 National Guard troops were sent to Los Angeles on June 17 to protect federal property and personnel.
Hundreds of people have been arrested in the demonstrations, which have led to property damage and injuries.
With a 46-29 record, the Dodgers have been one of the best teams this season, leading the competitive National League West division.
The Dodgers have not spoken as a team about the protests and riots in Los Angeles, although one of their players did.
“I may not be Born & Raised, but this city adopted me as one of their own. I am saddened and infuriated by what’s happening in our country and our city. Los Angeles and Dodger fans have welcomed me, supported me and shown me nothing but kindness and love,” Dodgers outfielder Kike Hernandez wrote on Instagram in Spanish.
“This is my second home. And I cannot stand to see our community being violated, profiled, abused and ripped apart. ALL people deserve to be treated with respect, dignity and human rights.”
