Los Angeles County officials approve emergency declaration over immigration raids Updated 9 mins ago Los Angeles County officials have declared a state of emergency that gives them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids. The move would allow the LA County Board of Supervisors to provide rent relief for tenants who’ve fallen behind as a result of the crackdown on immigrants. Opponents argue that the raids do not meet the criteria of an emergency and that it could be unfair to landlords.
Los Angeles County officials approve emergency declaration over immigration raids

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