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‘We cannot remain silent’: Museums in Los Angeles brace for Trump’s immigration crackdown

Release Date
2025-04-04
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The Art Newspaper
Summary
Amid anti-immigrant policies under President Trump, arts leaders in Los Angeles are discussing how to protect their communities and staff from potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The focus has intensified after reports indicated large-scale ICE actions in Los Angeles and the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act, which allows deportation without a court hearing.

The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) publicly expressed concerns about civil rights erosion, including the attack on birthright citizenship and immigrant protections. Similarly, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes hosted a panel discussing historical mass deportations, emphasizing the need to resist current policies by remembering the past.

Art organizations are helping educate their communities about constitutional rights. For example, Self Help Graphics
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