The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed an emergency proclamation over the ongoing federal immigration raids, saying they have created a "climate of fear" for local residents.

The emergency proclamation passed by a 4-1 vote on Tuesday. It states that the raids, which began in early June, "have caused residents to be fearful of leaving their homes to go to work, take public transportation, and access county services," among other issues.

According to officials, the motion, which was introduced by Third District Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath and Fourth District Supervisor Janice Hahn, allows the county to mobilize resources, expedite contracting and procurement, coordinate interagency response, and request state and federal assistance to protect and stabilize communities tha

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