On Oct. 21 the Board of Supervisors approved a referral directing staff to prepare an ordinance limiting use of county‑owned and county‑controlled properties for federal immigration enforcement activity and accepted a three‑stage, countywide immigration‑enforcement response work plan.

Vice President Arenas introduced the referral and staff from the Division of Equity and Social Justice presented a framework developed with community partners and with input from Los Angeles County and local rapid‑response networks. The work plan proposes a tiered county and community response that scales from Tier 1 (targeted enforcement of named individuals) through Tier 4 (large‑scale raids). Staff described existing preparatory work including litigation, legislative advocacy, contracted legal assistance, and coordination with community rapid‑response organizations.

The board approved the referral and the framework and asked administration to continue community engagement, to prepare materials and operational steps countywide, and to coordinate with cities in the county. Supervisors and community speakers emphasized protecting sensitive locations such as hospitals, shelters and schools, and strengthening legal and social‑service supports for families affected by enforcement actions; staff said some operational details and evidence‑level materials would be handled confidentially where legally required.

The vote was unanimous. Supervisors and community organizers said they would continue planning regionally and notify cities and nonprofit partners that may need the county’s support in the event of increased federal enforcement activity.