L.A. ‘sanctuary city’ law won’t prevent deportations. But ‘we are hardening our defenses’

Facing President-elect Donald Trump’s promised mass deportation of immigrants in the country illegally, the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday tentatively backed a “sanctuary city” law that forbids city employees and resources from being involved in federal immigration enforcement.

Because the law, which passed unanimously, was amended during the council meeting, a second vote is required in the coming days.

Read more at the Los Angeles Times.