The terrifying irony is that, as a U.S.-born citizen, I now fear the agency originally created to expel those without lawful presence may be leveraged against those who possess too much constitutional fidelity.

It is far past time for the SPPOA, the San Pedro Chamber, and the LA City Council to fund the arts at a sustainable level and for the landlords to understand basic market principles of supply and demand — quit gaming the rents! And while the city seeks a means to fund the arts, perhaps a special tax on vacant properties would be an incentive.