The city of Los Angeles has spent over $30 million in the past two weeks in response to immigration raids and protests, according to Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia.
The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) response to the protests against ICE are by far the greatest cost.
The city has spent more than $29 million to cover LAPD overtime and costs associated with declaring a citywide tactical alert, according to the controller.
About $1.4 million of the $32 million spent on protests relates to costs associated with cleaning up areas affected by demonstrations and public property damage.
The controller’s analysis does not include costs associated with agencies outside of the city of Los Angeles or potential lawsuits