The City of Glendale has become the first in the United States to formally terminate its agreement with the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain federal immigration detainees at its police department facility.
The decision comes amid ongoing unrest in Los Angeles, where protests and riots have entered their third consecutive night. The demonstrations were sparked by a wave of nationwide ICE raids launched by the Trump administration, aimed at detaining and deporting undocumented immigrants. and Also the sudden deployment of National Guard into the state of California to assist ICE with their mission.
According to a full press release published on the city’s official website, Glendale officials stated that the decision to terminate the contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was not driven by political motivations, but rather made after careful evaluation. The statement emphasized that public perception played a significant role in the decision, with growing concern among residents over the city's cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Public perception of the ICE contract—no matter how limited or carefully managed, no matter the good—has become divisive. And while opinions on this issue may vary—the decision to terminate this contract is not politically driven. It is rooted in what this City stands for—public safety, local accountability, and trust.
Glendale City Media Team