Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, has announced that cash cards will soon be available for illegal aliens facing financial problems following Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

The Los Angeles Times reported that the mayor announced the cash cards on Friday during a press conference held shortly after she signed an executive directive that, according to the mayor’s office, “expands access to resources for impacted families” living in the city.

Bass’ directive instructs Los Angeles city departments to do everything possible to support city residents against immigration enforcement. Bass said in a release that she opposes the “unlawful and chaotic raids and will continue to do all that I can to defend the rights of the people of Los Angeles.”

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