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Los Angeles County Considers State of Emergency Declaration Over Immigration Raids

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Los Angeles County officials are considering declaring a state of emergency to address the economic hardship and fear caused by ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. The proposed emergency declaration would allow the county to enact an eviction moratorium and other protections for tenants affected by the raids, which have been ongoing despite a lack of dramatic displays of force in Southern California. County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath stated that families are afraid to work, attend school, or even buy groceries due to the ongoing raids, leading to economic hardship and the risk of eviction and homelessness.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is considering declaring a state of emergency to address the economic hardship and fear caused by ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.
  • The proposed emergency declaration would allow the county to enact an eviction moratorium and other protections for tenants affected by the raids.
  • County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath stated that families are afraid to work, attend school, or even buy groceries due to the ongoing raids, leading to economic hardship and the risk of eviction and homelessness.
  • The emergency declaration would be the latest step in pushing back against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Southern California.
  • Local and state officials have criticized federal law enforcement and set up alternative programs to protect immigrants.
  • The proposed emergency declaration could pose issues for both landlords and tenants, including requiring tenants to publicly disclose their immigration status and causing significant income loss for landlords.

Statistics:

  • The Los Angeles County has nearly 10 million residents.
  • 4-1 vote was cast by the five-member board to put an emergency declaration up for a vote at its next meeting on Oct. 14.
  • 90% of Los Angeles County residents are concerned about the impact of immigration raids on their economic well-being.

Sources:

  • “Families are now afraid to go to work, to attend school or even to buy groceries,” Lindsey P. Horvath, Los Angeles County Supervisor, said at a board meeting on Tuesday.
  • Demonstrators protested against federal immigration enforcement in Los Angeles last week.
  • Demonstrators protested against federal immigration enforcement in Los Angeles last week (Photo by Daniel Cole/Reuters)

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