Los Angeles Declares State of Emergency Over Immigration Raids
The Los Angeles County declaration aims to support the large undocumented migrant population and counteract the effects of federal immigration raids.
Los Angeles County has been placed under a state of emergency due to federal immigration raids, underscoring the region's resistance against President Donald Trump's stringent immigration policies.
This action, typically reserved for natural disasters, allows for resource allocation to aid those affected in Los Angeles, one of America's most diverse and home to many undocumented migrants.Supporters of this move argue that recent immigration raids conducted by agents are overly broad and disproportionately target individuals who speak Spanish or appear ethnically Hispanic.
These actions allegedly instill fear among the immigrant community, leading to a decline in economic activity, with weekly earnings reported down by over 60% among immigrants recently.Janice Hahn, one of the county supervisors behind the 4-1 vote on Tuesday, emphasized that the declaration is a response to the 'fear, pain, and disorder' caused by these immigration raids.
She highlighted the plight of families left destitute after their primary income earners were taken from workplaces during raids.The earlier ICE and Department of Homeland Security-led raids in Los Angeles sparked widespread protests, culminating in President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops to the city, a move criticized as heavy-handed by opponents.
Similar immigration enforcement actions have been carried out in other predominantly Democratic cities like Chicago and Portland, Oregon, prompting similar local responses.The declaration also opens up pathways for future eviction moratoriums and tenant protections for those affected economically by these raids.
Kathryn Barger, the Board of Supervisors Chair, voted against the proclamation due to concerns over potential legal challenges from the federal government.
She called for targeted assistance programs respecting legal boundaries while emphasizing community support and public trust.
This action, typically reserved for natural disasters, allows for resource allocation to aid those affected in Los Angeles, one of America's most diverse and home to many undocumented migrants.Supporters of this move argue that recent immigration raids conducted by agents are overly broad and disproportionately target individuals who speak Spanish or appear ethnically Hispanic.
These actions allegedly instill fear among the immigrant community, leading to a decline in economic activity, with weekly earnings reported down by over 60% among immigrants recently.Janice Hahn, one of the county supervisors behind the 4-1 vote on Tuesday, emphasized that the declaration is a response to the 'fear, pain, and disorder' caused by these immigration raids.
She highlighted the plight of families left destitute after their primary income earners were taken from workplaces during raids.The earlier ICE and Department of Homeland Security-led raids in Los Angeles sparked widespread protests, culminating in President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops to the city, a move criticized as heavy-handed by opponents.
Similar immigration enforcement actions have been carried out in other predominantly Democratic cities like Chicago and Portland, Oregon, prompting similar local responses.The declaration also opens up pathways for future eviction moratoriums and tenant protections for those affected economically by these raids.
Kathryn Barger, the Board of Supervisors Chair, voted against the proclamation due to concerns over potential legal challenges from the federal government.
She called for targeted assistance programs respecting legal boundaries while emphasizing community support and public trust.
