Activists rallied against LAPD's data-sharing practices with federal agencies amid fears that information could be used in immigration enforcement, compromising city assurances. They emphasized that data from license plate readers and surveillance could lead to deportations. City officials considered proposals to protect immigrant communities, including Mayor Bass's sanctuary policy, but activists argue that trust is eroding. Documents obtained show the risks of police information flowing to fusion centers, linking local stops to broader federal enforcement operations, raising alarms about privacy and trust in law enforcement among vulnerable populations.
Activist groups express concerns regarding LAPD's data-sharing with federal agencies, stating it undermines public assurances of protecting immigrant rights amid Trump’s immigration policies.
The LAPD's collaboration with federal agencies raises alarms as traffic stop data could be misconstrued for immigration enforcement, impacting the city’s immigrant community.
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