Los Angeles County has declared a state of emergency due to ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting undocumented immigrants. This decision aims to support affected residents by offering financial and legal assistance.
• The emergency declaration, backed by a 4-1 vote from the County Board of Supervisors, allows for the provision of rent relief to tenants who have fallen behind due to the raids.
• Taxpayer funds will also be allocated for legal aid and other supportive services.
• County Supervisors Lindsey P. Horvath and Janice Hahn emphasized that the situation poses an urgent threat to immigrant communities.
• ICE raids, which began in June and involved 700 active-duty marines, have sparked significant protests and unrest among the community.
• Horvath stated that this emergency declaration would enable more efficient coordination and protection for affected families.
• The emergency will remain in effect until the Board of Supervisors decides to terminate it.
The LA County emergency declaration reflects a critical response to federal immigration enforcement actions, aimed at stabilizing and supporting vulnerable immigrant populations.
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