New LAPD chief vows not to take part in mass deportations of illegal migrants, sparks backlash after he says Trump's election caused fear

Jim McDonnell who is the newly confirmed Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department eventually sparked controversy with his recent comments on immigration enforcement.

According to Fox News, during a pretty recent city council meeting, Jim McDonnell emphasized on the fact that the LAPD would not assist with any sort of mass deportations or determine an individual’s immigration status.

Fox News reported that Jim McDonnell also stressed on the fact that Los Angeles is a ‘city of immigrants’ and that the LAPD would do whatever it takes to protect the immigrant community.

These recent statements by Jim McDonnell eventually drew criticism from the conservatives on social media while some called for federal intervention.

Also Read : Revealing Diddy's darkest secrets under oath? A-list stars may not testify in court fearing damage to their reputationThe very recent stance of Jim McDonnell marks a striking shift from his previous role as LA County Sheriff where he had worked with several federal immigration agents to deport illegal alien criminals, asserted Fox News.

He also cited specific policies which included the Special Order 40 and the Trust Act that eventually prohibits such cooperation.

The comments of LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell come in the context of US President- elect Donald Trump's recent re-election and promises of increased immigration enforcement, noted Fox News.

Tom Homan, Donald Trump's very newly appointed ‘border czar’ has actually pledged to empower ICE to pursue illegal immigrants convicted of crimes.

Also Read : Did Trump's ally offer a truce to Nikki Haley? Former US Ambassador to the UN says she turned down the offerFAQs:Who is the newly appointed Chief of LAPD and why has he sparked controversy?Jim McDonnell who is the newly confirmed Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department eventually sparked controversy with his recent comments on immigration enforcement.

What is the recent stance of LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell which has drawn heavy criticism from the Conservatives?During a pretty recent city council meeting, Jim McDonnell emphasized on the fact that the LAPD would not assist with any sort of mass deportations or determine an individual’s immigration status.

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