Los Angeles arts institutions, grappling with the impacts of immigration policies under President Trump, are formulating strategies to safeguard their communities against the threat of ICE raids. The concern amplified following reports of planned large-scale raids and the invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, sparking discussions on how to educate staff and protect visitors. The Japanese American National Museum's leaders publicly condemned these policies, citing them as civil rights erosions that undermine humanity and dignity, affirming their commitment to advocate for diversity and inclusion as vital to their mission.
Concerned about the impact of immigration policy on their communities, Los Angeles arts administrators are proactive in creating supportive programming and policies for their constituents.
The trustees of the Japanese American National Museum highlighted their distress over civil rights erosion and vowed to oppose policies stripping humanity and dignity from marginalized communities.
Ann Burroughs, JANM's president, emphasized that their mission aligns with defending diversity and inclusion, making silence in the face of attacking policies unacceptable.
The impending ICE raids and the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act heightened concerns within cultural institutions regarding the protection of immigrant communities.
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