The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to pursue a state of emergency for the county as a result of ICE arrests of breadwinners during raids that have left families unable to pay rent, buy food and clothing for their children, and causing many to stay home and not report to work due to fear.

By a 4-1 vote, the County Counsel’s Office was instructed to draft a state of emergency declaration pertaining to federal immigration actions that could help the county find private dollars and speed up financial aid for affected immigrant families behind on rent and facing eviction. A local state of emergency can also draw in help from affected cities, as well as the state government, to augment rent relief funds and legal aid services.

Supervisors Lindsey Horvath, Hilda Solis, Janice Ha

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