When the Trump administration takes office later this month, it'll be on a collision course with California cities that have vowed to protect their undocumented residents from Donald Trump's plans for mass deportation. But when the city says it will protect immigrants, what does that practically mean? And if those actions earned the wrath of Trump, what could be the dollars and cents costs? Well, here in Los Angeles, I sat down with City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez to talk about those issues. Hernandez is one of LA's most progressive elected officials and an ardent supporter of protecting the undocumented. We started our conversation by discussing LA's recent move to codify its status as a sanctuary city into law in preparation for Trump's return. 

<p>When the Trump administration takes office later this month, it'll be on a collision course with California cities that have vowed to protect their undocumented residents from Donald Trump's plans for mass deportation. But when the city says it will protect immigrants, what does that practically mean? And if those actions earned the wrath of Trump, what could be the dollars and cents costs? Well, here in Los Angeles, I sat down with City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez to talk about those issues. Hernandez is one of LA's most progressive elected officials and an ardent supporter of protecting the undocumented. We started our conversation by discussing LA's recent move to codify its status as a sanctuary city into law in preparation for Trump's return.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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