Dozens Fired at LA Equestrian Center Due to Immigration Status

Mass Firing at Equestrian Center

• 🎯 Dozens of employees, reportedly up to 40 people, were fired from the Los Angeles Equestrian Center on Friday.
• 📌 The reason cited for the mass termination was their alleged immigration status.
• ⚠️ No employees were detained, and ICE was not present during the firings.

Impact on Operations and Workers

• ⚡ The firings have already created ripple effects, significantly impacting the daily operations of the center.
• 💔 Many of the affected employees had worked at the center for a long time, with some having 20 or more years of service.
• 💬 Employees expressed devastation and disappointment, highlighting the severe disruption to the lives of those terminated.

Management and Legal Context

• 🏢 The Los Angeles Equestrian Center is managed by a private company, ASM Global, under contract with the city.
• 🗣️ ASM Global declined to comment on personnel matters, and ICE/DHS have not yet responded.
• ⚖️ The firings occurred shortly after a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that restricts ICE from questioning individuals about immigration status without reasonable suspicion or a warrant, though it's noted these events may not violate that order.

Stakeholder Reactions

• 🐴 Boarders, like Susan Becker, expressed disappointment with management for not informing them directly about the situation.
• 🎤 Mayor Bass questioned whether ICE is changing its tactics regarding immigration enforcement.