LA Times Sparks Outrage with Tutorial on Hiding Illegal Alien Workers [WATCH]

A reporter at the Los Angeles Times is facing widespread criticism after posting a video that appeared to offer guidance to Southern California mothers on how to shield their illegal immigrant nannies from enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Jenny Gold, a reporter with the outlet, produced an 80-second video segment posted to the Los Angeles Times’ official Instagram account.

The clip includes suggestions aimed at helping domestic employers protect their undocumented childcare workers.

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The advice, according to the video, was sourced from Kayla Shore, lead research manager at Hand in Hand, a nonprofit organization that advises domestic employers on labor practices.

Among the tips Gold shared in the video was for employers to consider placing their nannies on paid leave rather than allowing them to commute to work amid immigration enforcement activity.

She also suggested employers consider escorting their domestic workers to public transportation or paying for taxis to help them avoid ICE detection.

“A lot of nannies are taking a big risk by going to work right now,” Gold stated in the video.

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“Limit risk where you can. Consider offering them paid leave. And if you can’t, you might offer to accompany them to a bus stop or pay for a taxi to help them get to work safely.”

The video also included a reminder to employers that “domestic workers are entitled to five days of paid sick leave.”

The segment did not address whether this provision applies to workers who are in the country illegally or employed without proper documentation.

The video triggered swift criticism from public figures and social media users, many of whom argued that the Los Angeles Times had crossed the line from reporting into offering advice on how to potentially circumvent federal law.

“Pretty sick what liberal blue city moms will do to keep their illegal alien cheap labor,” commented Tomi Lahren, host of Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick.

Richard Grenell, who serves as President Donald Trump’s Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions, also responded, specifically calling out LA Times executive chairman Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong. “(Soon-Shiong) pays a reporter who undermines the rule of law in California. This is what an insurrection looks like,” Grenell wrote on X.

. @DrPatSoonShiong pays a reporter who undermines the rule of law in California.

This is what an insurrection looks like. https://t.co/XjAVuA3Lhd

— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) June 27, 2025

White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson also weighed in.

“Why is the LA Times — a supposed news outlet — giving advice on how to help illegal aliens continue breaking the law?” she posted.

Why is the LA times — a supposed news outlet — giving advice on how to help illegal aliens continue breaking the law? https://t.co/GFl0FTz1r5

— Abigail Jackson (@ATJackson47) June 27, 2025

Critics argued that the video not only promoted noncompliance with federal immigration law but also normalized the ongoing practice of hiring undocumented workers for domestic roles in major urban centers.

Pretty sick what liberal blue city moms will do to keep their illegal alien cheap labor

— Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) June 27, 2025

Others highlighted the legal and ethical concerns around employing individuals not authorized to work in the United States, while advising employers on how to avoid law enforcement scrutiny.

Why would anyone trust any immigration reporting from the reporter or editors involved in this when they are this open about being activists against enforcement? https://t.co/3pWNDbc0xd

— AG (@AGHamilton29) June 27, 2025

The Los Angeles Times has not issued a public response to the criticism as of Friday.

Gold’s video remains on the outlet’s Instagram account.

The incident comes amid ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement and the role of sanctuary policies in large cities like Los Angeles.

ICE has maintained that employers who knowingly hire individuals not authorized to work in the U.S. may be subject to civil or criminal penalties.

Hand in Hand, the organization referenced in the video, describes itself as an advocacy group that promotes the rights of domestic workers and advises employers on equitable labor practices.

The group has previously expressed opposition to immigration enforcement actions that target undocumented workers in private households.

The Los Angeles Times did not respond to requests for comment on whether the video represented the editorial position of the paper or was part of an independent reporting initiative.

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