Local State of Emergency Declared in LA County
LA County Supervisors have approved a declaration of a local state of emergency due to immigration raids.
Background: Federal immigration agents have been conducting sweeps across Southern California since June, causing fear among immigrant communities. Residents are afraid to leave their homes to go to work, access county services, or attend appointments.
Impact of Immigration Raids
The proclamation states that the sweeps have "destabilized" neighborhoods and hurt the local economy. A potential workforce loss could result in a $275 billion loss to the gross domestic product, according to county officials.
- Immigration raids have instilled fear among immigrant communities
- Residents are afraid to leave their homes
- Local economy has been hurt
- Potential workforce loss could result in a $275 billion loss to GDP
The county needs to do more to support immigrant families.
The County Board of Supervisors passed the proclamation four to one, with Supervisor Kathryn Barger opposing the move.
Author's summary: LA County declares immigration raids a local state of emergency.
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