Immigration Enforcement Use of Terminal Island Press Conference 7/11/25

This press conference held by the City of Los Angeles on July 11, 2025, focused on opposition to the use of Terminal Island by ICE and other federal agencies for immigration enforcement operations. City, county, and state officials, along with community and business leaders, condemned the staging of ICE raids from Terminal Island, highlighting constitutional violations and the negative impact on immigrant communities and local businesses. The city has joined litigation against the federal government to prevent cooperation in these enforcement actions, emphasizing a commitment to uphold constitutional rights and protect community members. The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce and other local stakeholders also raised concerns about economic harm caused by the raids, urging the Coast Guard to halt cooperation with ICE and calling for the removal of ICE from Terminal Island to preserve community safety and economic stability.