Los Angeles Mayor Signs Directive Limiting City Cooperation with ICE Raids

Executive Directive 17 expands oversight of federal immigration operations and updates LAPD protocols.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has signed a new executive directive aimed at limiting the role of city resources in federal immigration enforcement operations and increasing oversight of federal activity within the city. The directive bars the use of city-owned property as staging areas, processing sites, or operational bases for federal immigration agents, and calls for greater transparency regarding federal enforcement activities.

Why it matters

The directive is part of a broader effort by the city to respond to intensified immigration enforcement efforts and provide support to families affected by such actions. It builds on previous measures taken by the city and is intended to reinforce local policies, ensure compliance with state law, and clarify the city's position regarding the use of municipal resources in federal enforcement activities.

The details

Executive Directive 17 expands on prior actions taken by the city in response to increased immigration enforcement. The directive bars the use of city-owned property as staging areas, processing sites, or operational bases for federal immigration agents. It also calls for greater transparency regarding federal enforcement activities, including instructing the Board of Police Commissioners to review and update LAPD protocols related to federal immigration actions. The directive further outlines guidance for implementing state laws that address visible identification requirements and restrictions on the use of face coverings by federal agents.

  • Mayor Karen Bass signed Executive Directive 17 on February 13, 2026.

The players

Mayor Karen Bass

The mayor of Los Angeles who signed Executive Directive 17.

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell

The Los Angeles Police Department chief who has previously stated he would not enforce the state's anti-mask law related to federal immigration agents.

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What’s next

The Department of City Planning has been instructed to draft a proposed ordinance concerning private property owners who allow their sites to be used for immigration enforcement operations. The city will also begin requiring contractors to disclose whether they have agreements with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The takeaway

Executive Directive 17 is the latest step in Los Angeles' efforts to limit the city's cooperation with federal immigration enforcement activities and provide support to affected residents. The directive aims to reinforce local policies, ensure compliance with state law, and clarify the city's position on the use of municipal resources in these federal operations.