Los Angeles County leaders declared a local state of emergency in the region Tuesday, according to local officials.

News of the proclamation was shared in a news release online by LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s office.

The measure was said to be a response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across LA County, which is home to more than 10 million people and one of the US’s largest immigrant populations.

The county can now offer to support residents financially who have been impacted by the raids, including rent relief and accessing state funds for any legal aid.

“What’s happening in our communities is an emergency and Los Angeles County is treating it like one,” Horvath said in the statement.

“Declaring a Local Emergency ensures that the full weight of County go

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