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Exclusive | Trump WH slams LA City Council over suggestions it could use Olympics to stage ICE raids
- The White House criticized LA City Council for suggesting the Olympics could be used to expand ICE raids during the 2028 Games.
- Los Angeles City Council member Monica Rodriguez proposed the task force could be used as a 'trojan horse' to step up deportation efforts, prompting calls for transparency.
- The council motion approved unanimously asked the federal government to clarify its role in keeping the Olympics safe.
- LA28 officials stated the Task Force is key to delivering a safe and successful Games and emphasized federal coordination.
- The council emphasized local control and transparency amid ongoing concerns about federal immigration raids.
- The article notes a broader debate over ICE presence in host cities, including measures like ‘ICE-Free Zones’ in Los Angeles County.
- The White House spokesperson stressed a whole-of-government approach to ensure a safe 2028 Olympics in LA.
- LA28 spokespersons reiterated federal involvement as a planning milestone toward a secure Games.
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