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Speakers tell Los Angeles City Council ICE raids have chilled work, school and daily life
Summary
At a Sept. 16 council meeting, public commenters described nearly 90 days of ICE enforcement that they say has frightened workers, emptied businesses and interrupted children’s schooling; Councilmember Adrián Nazarian pledged continued local support but no formal action was taken.
Dozens of residents told the Los Angeles City Council on Sept. 16 that recent immigration-enforcement operations by federal authorities have caused fear across immigrant neighborhoods, driven some workers out of their jobs and reduced customer traffic at local businesses.
The comments came during the meeting’s public-comment period after Councilmember Adrián Nazarian opened the session on the issue and said the council would continue efforts to protect affected communities. “Esta administración federal sigue amenazando a nuestra comunidad,” Nazarian said, introducing several Spanish‑language speakers who described families too frightened to leave their homes.
Why it matters: Commenters said the raids have economic as well as human consequences — business owners reported losing staff and customers, parents said they fear…
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