People holding signs at a rally (Photo – Staff)
On Tuesday, June 10, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an urgent motion in response to a wave of federal immigration enforcement actions that began Friday, June 6, and have since intensified across the region.
By News Desk
The motion, coauthored by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and Fourth District Supervisor Janice Hahn, follows several high-profile raids by federal agents at locations including multiple Home Depot stores and the clothing wholesaler Ambiance Apparel. These actions have led to numerous detentions and sparked widespread protests, during which federal agents reportedly used flash-bang grenades and pepper spray. Among those detained was David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union–United Service Workers West
Despite strong opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, President T. federalized 2,000 California National Guard troops to support the enforcement efforts. Governor Newsom responded on June 10 by filing a lawsuit, calling the deployment an unlawful overreach of federal authority.
“Our communities are resilient, but they should never have to endure militarized raids, fear and separation,” said Supervisor Solis. “Los Angeles County stands united in support of our immigrant families. We will fight back with action, compassion and the full weight of County resources.”
The motion directs the Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) to immediately coordinate with community-based organizations, faith groups, and directly impacted individuals to assess and address gaps in the County’s rapid response infrastructure. It also calls for connecting affected residents with critical services, including mental health care, public benefits, and employment support.
Supervisor Hahn underscored the need to de-escalate tensions: “I’m confident in the ability of our local law enforcement agencies to keep the peace and protect people’s right to protest peacefully. Sending in the National Guard was unnecessary federal overreach that only provoked confrontation. We appreciate Governor Newsom’s leadership in standing up for California’s sovereignty.”
Additional directives include the development of multilingual resource guides, the exploration of text-based outreach to immigrant communities, and a review of County-owned properties to prevent their use by immigration enforcement agencies. The motion also authorizes County Counsel to support the State of California’s legal challenge to the federalization of the National Guard.
A comprehensive report on these initiatives is expected within 30 days. Residents impacted by the enforcement actions are encouraged to contact the Office of Immigrant Affairs through the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs for support.
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