Local State of Emergency Declared in LA County
LA County Supervisors have approved a declaration of a local state of emergency due to immigration raids.
Background: Since June, federal immigration agents have conducted sweeps across Southern California, instilling fear among immigrant communities.
Residents have become fearful of leaving their homes to go to work, access county services, and attend appointments, according to the proclamation.
Immigration Raid Financial Impacts
The proposal states that sweeps have "destabilized" neighborhoods and hurt the local economy, potentially resulting in a $275 billion loss to the gross domestic product.
The County Board of Supervisors declared immigration raids a local state of emergency, saying the county needs to do more to support immigrant families.
The board passed the proclamation four to one, with Supervisor Kathryn Barger opposing the move.
Workforce loss could result in a $275 billion loss to the gross domestic product, county officials stated.
Author's summary: LA County declares local emergency due to immigration raids.