The Dodgers are set to break silence in an ongoing federal immigration attack in Los Angeles, where many of the team’s fan base live in fear, The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday night.
An announcement about the organization’s plans to support immigrants and immigrant communities affected by customs enforcement and customs border raids, which began in early June, is due to be released Thursday, according to The Times.
The team’s initial stance to avoid public comments about immigration enforcement projects was like a political lightning rod in the city.
The coalition of Latino groups revealed that the Dodgers and other local professional sports teams will descend on the bystanders.
On Saturday, Latin American pop singer Netza played “Star Spagurde Banner” in Spanish before his home game, contrary to his team’s wishes. The performance coincided with Metro Los Angeles’ widespread protest against the “large deportation program” repeatedly promoted by Trump and his officials.
Music artist Neza will sing the national anthem on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles San Francisco Giants.
The Dodgers subsequently issued a statement on Netza’s performance. In part, “there are no difficult feelings,” and the team says “I’m happy she’s back.”
The Dodgers enjoy widespread support among the Latino community in Southern California, dating back to “Fernando Mania” when Mexican-born pitcher Fernando Valenzuela won the CY Young Award as a 20-year-old rookie in 1981.
But, like most professional sports teams, franchises generally avoid heavy on controversial political topics. To date, only outfielder Enrique “Kyque” Hernandez has spoken about his anxiety.
“I am saddened and angry about what is going on in our country and in our city,” she posted on Instagram. “This is my second home. And we can’t see our community being violated, profiled, abused and torn apart. All people deserve to be treated with respect, dignity and human rights.”
So far, the only professional sports teams in Los Angeles to comment were Angel City FC and LAFC, according to the Times.
