LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have generously donated $1 million to support families affected by recent immigration raids in Southern California. The defending World Series champions also announced their plans to collaborate with organizations such as the California Community Foundation and the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor to provide ongoing assistance to immigrant families. Dodgers president Stan Kasten expressed the team’s commitment to helping the communities of Greater Los Angeles, stating that the impact of recent events has been felt by thousands of individuals. The team’s financial aid will be directed towards families impacted by recent events in the region, as mentioned in a carefully worded news release. While the Dodgers did not explicitly condemn the federal policy, the move was applauded by manager Dave Roberts and other members of the organization. The team drew attention when they asked federal agents to leave the stadium grounds, leading to praise from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and others for their support of the immigrant community. The Dodgers’ actions were seen as a positive step amidst calls for solidarity and opposition to the raids from fans, lawmakers, and other sports teams in the region.
