Los Angeles County officials are progressing towards implementing an eviction moratorium designed to shield renters financially impacted by President Donald Trump's immigration measures. The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on Tuesday to declare a countywide emergency due to federal immigration raids, a measure commonly reserved for uncontrollable events like natural disasters.

This decision could soon allow the implementation of an eviction moratorium to prevent renters from being evicted for unpaid rent if they can demonstrate financial distress caused by the raids. The moratorium will require further approval from the board to take effect. Meanwhile, renters would still be accountable for the eventual settlement of the deferred rent amounts.

In addition to the moratorium, the proclamati

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