Opinion

LA Mayor: Illegal Aliens Aren’t Invited To Our Soon-To-Be Sanctuary City

   DailyWire.com
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 17: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announces establishing a task force to investigate, apprehend and prosecute suspects who have committed retail theft as businesses grapple with an uptick of smash-and-grabs in recent weeks a press conference held at City Hall in Los Angeles, CA.
(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

A little over two months ago, the Los Angeles City Council voted to officially become a “Sanctuary City” in the “Sanctuary State” of California. Now, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass (D) is saying that illegal aliens aren’t invited to the City of Angeles — in stark contrast to her prior statements.

Bass’ newfound opposition comes after Texas Governor Greg Abbott has spent months busing illegal immigrants to L.A.

“L.A. has not extended an invitation asking for people to come,” Bass told Fox L.A. anchor Marla Tellez. “This is a political act.”

At first, Bass was receptive to the newcomers and her Democratic colleagues rallied to prove Abbott wrong; L.A. would welcome these migrants, contrary to the Texas governor’s gambit, they argued.

“Los Angeles is not a city motivated by hate or fear and we absolutely will not be swayed or moved by petty politicians playing with human lives,” Bass said in June. “We are a city that seeks to treat all people with dignity and compassion and we will continue to work closely with non-profit organizations, including the L.A. Welcomes Collective, as well as with our County, State and Federal partners.”

LA Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez even said point blank that Abbott’s actions were the motivating factor behind fighting for sanctuary status and one that welcomes all people.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP

“These dangerous actions from far-right, weak-minded politicians who rely on stunts instead of actual leadership are exactly why we’re fighting to make L.A. a sanctuary city,” Hernandez said. “L.A. was built by immigrants and it thrives because of immigrants. We will continue to be a place that values and dignifies all human life, no matter who they are or where they come from.”

That sounds like a pretty open-ended invite.

On June 9, the LA Council officially passed an ordinance granting Hernandez’s request. Now, all they’re waiting on to officially become a sanctuary is effectively some paperwork.

It seems Bass better put the kibosh on that, or she can expect a lot more illegal aliens to arrive — or she can join the GOP and pressure federally-elected Democrats to finally secure the border. The choice is hers.

The views expressed in this piece are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

Create a free account to join the conversation!

Already have an account?

Log in

Got a tip worth investigating?

Your information could be the missing piece to an important story. Submit your tip today and make a difference.

Submit Tip
Download Daily Wire Plus

Don't miss anything

Download our App

Stay up-to-date on the latest
news, podcasts, and more.

Download on the app storeGet it on Google Play
The Daily Wire   >  Read   >  LA Mayor: Illegal Aliens Aren’t Invited To Our Soon-To-Be Sanctuary City