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In a rebuke of aggressive federal immigration raids that have sparked fear and unrest across Los Angeles County, the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved two motions aimed at defending constitutional rights and empowering civic-minded youth.
By News Desk
The motions, introduced by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, come in response to alarming data from UC Berkeley Law’s Deportation Data Project, which reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 722 individuals in the Los Angeles area between June 1 and June 10. A Los Angeles Times analysis revealed that 69% of those arrested had no criminal convictions, and 58% had never even been charged.
“These motions represent a decisive stand by Los Angeles County on federal practices that undermine the constitutional rights and dignity of our residents,” said Supervisor Solis. “Our communities are living in fear of warrantless raids, racial profiling, and unlawful detentions that are tearing families apart.”
The first motion, titled Protecting the Constitutional Rights of Los Angeles County Residents and coauthored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, directs County Counsel to pursue legal action against unconstitutional immigration enforcement practices. It challenges actions such as detaining individuals without probable cause or valid warrants, and conducting stops without reasonable suspicion.
“Los Angeles County will not stand by while our communities are terrorized and our Constitution trampled,” said Supervisor Horvath. “We will meet this moment with the full weight of our legal power and moral obligation.”
The second motion, Empowering Youth Through Know Your Rights Education for Civic Engagement, coauthored by Supervisor Janice Hahn, focuses on education and outreach. It directs several County departments to launch a comprehensive rights education initiative aimed at youth—particularly immigrants, LGBTQ+ youth, and youth of color.
“Young people have always been at the forefront of protest movements,” said Supervisor Hahn. “We want to make sure that when they speak out, they know their rights and how to protect themselves.”
The initiative will include culturally relevant, linguistically appropriate materials and workshops covering legal rights during protests, navigating curfews, and trauma-informed safety strategies. A robust public communications campaign, including social media, video content, and school-distributed toolkits, will support outreach efforts.
The County also plans to integrate Know Your Rights education into existing youth diversion and prevention programs to help reduce the risk of criminalization for young activists.
These moves come amid growing concern from community advocates over ICE’s alleged use of excessive force and warrantless detentions in public spaces such as car washes and parking lots—locations where constitutional protections still apply. Nearly half of those arrested in the recent surge were men from Mexico, underscoring what critics describe as racial profiling and targeted enforcement.
“Now is the time for bold, united action,” Supervisor Solis concluded. “And I am committed to standing strong with our communities.”
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