ICE notices posted in West Hollywood sparked outrage from community

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — also known by the acronym ICE — signs were posted on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood Friday night, sparking outrage from the community.

“I went out last night, and these signs were posted all along Santa Monica Boulevard,” a concerned community member, who asked to remain anonymous, told the WeHo Times, who first reported the news. “They were on trees and taped to sidewalks. I was horrified.”

The resident said they called Danny Rivas, the city’s director of community safety, and the signs were taken down shortly after, according to the publication.

The city’s Community Safety Department “works to ensure public safety and improve the quality of life for the community,” according to the city’s website.

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders regarding immigration aimed at fulfilling campaign promises of mass deportations and border security.

As part of those orders signed by Trump, ICE agents are now allowed to enter “sensitive areas” to conduct arrests, which include churches and schools.

Residents in Southern California and elsewhere have held protests in response to Trump’s executive orders on immigration.

Schools in the L.A. area have been handing out “Know Your Rights” cards, which inform students of their legal protections if approached by an ICE agent.

KTLA reached out to the city of West Hollywood about the notices but didn’t receive a statement in time for publication.