The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has declared a local state of emergency in response to the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids taking place across Southern California, according to officials and media reports.
The emergency declaration is designed to unlock additional resources to assist residents impacted by the federal immigration enforcement campaign. The measure also allows the county to provide rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind on payments due to family disruptions or job losses linked to the raids.
“The move allows the LA County Board of Supervisors to provide rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind as a result of the crackdown on immigrants,” the Associated Press reported.
Officials said the local emergency status could also enable state funding for legal aid and other support services for families affected by detentions or deportations.
The decision comes as the Trump administration intensifies ICE operations in several major U.S. cities, with Los Angeles identified as one of the key enforcement hubs. Local advocacy groups have called for stronger county-level protections for immigrants, citing fears of displacement and family separation.
County leaders emphasized that the emergency declaration does not interfere with federal law enforcement but provides “humanitarian and housing support” to residents facing hardship as a result of the raids.
Further details on the implementation of the rent relief program and the allocation of emergency funds are expected in the coming days.
