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Los Angeles Dodgers player Enrique Hernandez claimed in a social media post over the weekend that society “was violated, profiled, abused and torn apart” in the middle of an illegal immigration talk in the city and in parts of the county.
The two-time World Series Master expressed his feelings about American immigration and customs enforcement (ICE’s) attack over the past week that led to hundreds of arrests and triggered riots in parts of Los Angeles. Hernandez did not mention the violence that took place against law enforcement authorities.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Outfielder Enrique Hernandez, #8, Against Arizona Diamondbacks during match three of NLDS for 2023 MLB playing games at Chase Field in Phoenix on October 11, 2023. (Mark J. Revilas-usa Today Sports)
“I may not have been born and raised, but this city adopted me as one of their own,” he wrote on Instagram. “I am sad and annoyed at what is 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.
“This is my second home. And I can’t stand to see our community being violated, profiled, abused and torn apart. All people deserve to be treated with respect, dignity and human rights.”
The protests for enforcement of immigration began on June 7, and on June 8, the protests became violent. Agitators sprayed walls and vehicles with the words “f — ice”, autonomous vehicles were set on fire, and law enforcement authorities were pelted with rocks and other items in the paramount neighborhood. Later in the week, stores in the center of Los Angeles were looted.
Los Angeles Dodger’s first Baseman Kike Hernandez, #8, seats in the ninth round against Miami Marlins as the first player to have an approved pitcher hybrid helmet/cap in a game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2025. (Kirby Lee-Preferred Pictures)
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President Donald Trump immediately deployed the National Guard to the area where the questions began and collected criticism from Democrats who insisted that their presence would only escalate tensions.
ICE has organized several high profiled attacks across the country as part of the president’s campaign promise to deliver mass portions. Trump promised to prioritize criminal illegal immigrants, but critics claim that administration separates families and targets against non-criminal workers.
A demonstrator stands on a burnt car holding a Mexican flag on Atlantic Ave. June 7, 2025 in Paramount, California. (APU GOMES/GETTY Images)
Trump has since doubled on his support for ICE in Los Angeles and called on Is Officers to expand their efforts to other cities.
