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Los Angeles County directs quick study of economic harm from federal immigration raids
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion directing county agencies to measure and respond to the economic and workforce impacts of recent federal immigration enforcement actions, and to connect affected workers and businesses with legal, financial and mental-health supports.
Los Angeles County supervisors on Tuesday voted to ask county agencies to assess and respond to the economic fallout from recent federal immigration enforcement actions, citing rapid drops in worker attendance and customer traffic at immigrant-serving businesses.
The motion, introduced by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn, directs the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to analyze short- and medium-term impacts on workers, small businesses and the county economy and to coordinate an immediate response with the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), the Office of Immigrant Affairs and other partners.
The board’s action follows public testimony from union leaders, community groups and businesses reporting sharp declines in foot traffic and worker availability after recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Solis opened the item by saying, “These raids have…
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