"After the recent shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, some police chiefs have joined the mounting criticism of the Trump administration's immigration blitz. One voice missing from the fray: LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. This week, the chief reiterated that the department has a close working relationship with federal law enforcement, and said he would not order his officers to enforce a new state law - currently being challenged as unconstitutional -"
"Top police brass nationwide rarely criticize their federal partners, relying on collaboration to investigate gangs, extremist groups and other major criminals - while also counting on millions in funding from Washington each year. The city has been roiled by immigration raids and protests, and local leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, have blasted the White House. But with the World Cup and Olympics coming soon - events that will require coordination with the feds - the chief has been choosing his words carefully."
Federal immigration raids and the shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis intensified criticism of federal tactics. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell has not joined the chorus of chiefs criticizing federal agents, reiterating a close working relationship with federal law enforcement and declining to order local officers to enforce a contested state restriction on federal face coverings. Police leaders nationwide rarely publicly criticize federal partners because of operational collaboration and funding ties. Los Angeles faces protests and political pushback while preparing for upcoming international events, prompting the chief to emphasize a policy of avoiding civil immigration enforcement and to limit public comment on federal tactics.
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