Los Angeles (AP) -The Los Angeles Dodgers donated $ 1 million to help families with two weeks of immigration attacks in South California.

Defending World Series Champion Dodgers also said on Friday that they intend to form partnerships with the California Community Foundation, the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor and other organizations to continue helping immigrant families.

“What is happening in Los Angeles has reproduced thousands of people among thousands of people, and we have heard that we have said a leading role on behalf of those affected,” said Stan Kasten, President of Dodgers. “We believe that we will continue to support and lift resources through resources, we will continue to support and lift the communities of Greater Los Angeles.

The Dodgers announced the steps in a five-paragraph news release that was carefully worded to avoid potentially inflammatory political conditions, and who did not have an explicit condemnation of federal policy. The team only said that financial aid will be provided “for families of immigrants affected by recent events in the region.”

“I think it’s great,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before his team faced the Washington Nationals. “I’m sure the money is going to be allocated the right way. I am glad to hear that the Dodgers did, and that is definitely the right thing to do. ‘

The Dodgers were briefly in the middle of the opposition of South California against federal immigration policy The team asked federal agents to leave the stadium grounds Thursday after being collected at a parking lot near one of the gates.

Dozens of federal agents with their faces that are covered have arrived at a lot near the stadium’s gate e -entrance in SUVs and trucks. A group of protesters who bear signs against American immigration and customs handwear arrived shortly thereafter, and the agents finally left.

Roberts claims that his players did not discuss the situation in the clubhouse in detail, but some Dodgers paid attention. Kiké Hernández, a native of Puerto Rico, sharply criticized the raids on social media Last weekend. Baseball Hall of Famer Jaime Jarrín, the Dodgers’ lead of Spanish language from 1959 to his retirement in 2022, also spoke against federal actions.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass praised the Dodgers in the team’s news release.

“I would like to thank the Dodgers for leading this action to support the immigrant community of Los Angeles,” Bass said. ‘In recent weeks, shock waves of fear have sent through every neighborhood and have had a direct influence on our economy. My message to all Angelenos is clear: We will stay together at this time and we will not turn our backs on each other – that is what makes it the largest city in the world. “

Fans and lawmakers have called on the Dodgers for a few days to make an unequivocal statement of opposition to the raids, given their large Latino fan and a major influence in the region. Other teams in the region expressed their solidarity with the immigrant community, including Los Angeles FC and Angel City FC.

The US rep. Jimmy Gomez, who represents the Los Angeles area, went on social media earlier Friday to ask the Dodgers to talk.

“In a city where 36% of residents are immigrants and almost 40% of the team’s fan base is Latino, saying nothing is not just disappointing – it’s a betrayal and an insult,” Gomez wrote. ‘Silence is not an option. This is a choice. ‘

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