George Lopez Calls His Alleged Social Media Ban by the L.A. Dodgers ‘Hurtful’ (Exclusive)

George Lopez is opening up about his strained relationship with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The lifelong Dodgers fan alleges the team blocked him on social media after he publicly criticized their lack of response to ICE raids within their home city. Lopez, 64, has consistently voiced outrage over the controversial raids, and previously called on the MLB team to voice their support for immigrants and people of Latino descent within their community. 

While recently speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at The Hollywood Reporter and Social Impact Fund’s 2025 Social Impact Summit, the comedian admitted that the alleged social media block didn’t feel good. “It’s hurtful,” he told PEOPLE.

On July 12, Lopez posted a video of himself dancing on Instagram, with the words, “POV: You just got blocked by the Dodgers” written over the footage.

“The Dodgers blocked me on social media for my criticism of the team, so they’ll take a stand on me, but not on the treatment of the families who called Chavez Ravine Home before they decided to build a baseball stadium where they lived and where their families called home,” he captioned the post.

Chavez Ravine was a former neighborhood in L.A. that was largely populated by Mexican-American residents and other minorities. The majority of the community was forcibly displaced in the 1950s to make way for Dodger Stadium — despite the fact that the land was originally intended to be used for affordable housing.

Lopez added, “Also no comment from the [team’s] owners. what’s happening everyday to the families of the people who are being treated like they don’t belong. If anyone doesnt belong it’s the dodgers.”

PEOPLE reached out to the Dodgers for comment but did not receive an immediate response.

While the Dodgers have not commented publicly on the ICE raids specifically, the team pledged $1 million for families of immigrants “impacted by recent events in the region,” per a June 21st statement.

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“What’s happening in Los Angeles has reverberated among thousands upon thousands of people, and we have heard the calls for us to take a leading role on behalf of those affected,” Stan Kasten, President & CEO, Los Angeles Dodgers, said.

“We believe that by committing resources and taking action, we will continue to support and uplift the communities of Greater Los Angeles,” he added.