Los Angeles County officials are set to vote on declaring a state of emergency in response to ongoing federal immigration raids. This declaration would grant the Board of Supervisors the authority to provide financial assistance to residents impacted by these raids, specifically through rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind on payments.
The proposed emergency declaration is intended to help stabilize households and businesses affected by what Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Janice Hahn describe as destabilizing federal actions. It could also pave the way for the county to access state funding for legal aid and other support services for those affected. A fund for rent relief would be accessible through an online portal expected to launch within two months.
The decision follows a recent 4-1 vote by the five-member board to schedule the declaration for a vote. Supervisor Kathryn Barger dissented, arguing that the immigration raids do not meet the criteria for an emergency and expressing concerns about fairness to landlords, who she believes could face legal challenges similar to those experienced durin... download the app to read more
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