Local organizations have expressed their concerns over the possible outcomes of the Los Angeles County emergency declaration on immigration operations.

On Tuesday, the board approved the declaration by a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Kathryn Barger as the sole opposer . In a statement, Barger wrote that her rejection of the motion was based on "good governance, not immigration status."

The emergency declaration allows supervisors to enact an eviction moratorium and other protections for residents who have been affected by the immigration raids that have been taking place across the county since June.

During the public comment portion of the board's meeting, the leaders from several local organizations expressed their disapproval of an eviction moratorium if the board is to pass

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