LA County Leaders Declare Emergency Amid Surge of ICE Raids on Immigrants

Los Angeles County leaders declared a State of emergency in response to escalating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, aiming to protect the regions immigrant population.

• Los Angeles County, California officials, led by Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, announced the emergency declaration to address the surge in Immigration raids targeting local communities.
• The declaration allows Los Angeles County to provide financial support to residents affected by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the area.
• Janice Hahn, a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, emphasized the need for unity and protection for the countys vulnerable immigrant population amid rising fears.