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LOS ANGELES - Undocumented employees of the Los Angeles Equestrian Center near Burbank have reportedly been fired.

What we know:

Employees told FOX11 as many as 40 employees who cared for the horses and stables were let go Friday morning.

Some who board their horses at the center were upset by the mass firing.

"It's terrible," said Susan Becker. "There's a lot of people whose life has been upended."

The Equestrian Center is tucked just north of Griffith Park .

What they're saying:

The city contracts private company ASM Global to run the facility. LA Mayor Karen Bass spoke with our Elex Michaelson about the matter.

"Apparently, I guess ICE asked for whether or not the employees had proper identification and through e-Verify, and that's all I know right now," sai

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