As Los Angeles rebuilds from a devastating wildfire that destroyed swaths of Pacific Palisades, the city's access to federal money could be imperiled by one of President Trump's first-day immigration actions targeting "sanctuary cities.

Cities across the US are making preparations to protect immigrants from Donald Trump’s planned mass deportation program during his second presidency. Los Angeles passed an ordinance in November that prohibits municipal resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement.

Federal prosecutors have been directed to investigate any state or local officials who stand in the way of immigration enforcement under President Trump's administration, which may cause a clash in Bay Area sanctuary cities.

Huntington Beach, which declared itself a “non-sanctuary” city, is required to use every resource to combat crime and protect its citizens, including coordinating with federal law