“Fight Ignorance Not Immigrants” sign at a recent rally (File Photo – Melissa Michelson)
On Tuesday, July 8, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a series of motions aimed at protecting immigrant communities and ensuring continued access to essential services.
By News Desk
The three measures, introduced by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, come amid widespread fear and disruption in immigrant neighborhoods, where County officials report a notable increase in missed medical appointments and reduced public engagement.
“Families across our communities are living in fear,” said Supervisor Solis. “We cannot let fear prevent people from getting the health care or support they need.”
One motion, co-authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, directs multiple County departments to assess the impact of federal immigration operations on access to food, health, and social services. It also calls for expanding telehealth, mailed prescriptions, food delivery, and multilingual outreach to reassure residents that County services remain available regardless of immigration status.
A second action, also co-authored by Horvath, affirms the right of immigrants to seek medical care without fear of arrest, harassment, or intimidation. The resolution urges hospitals and clinics to uphold California’s legal protections for immigrant patients and maintain privacy and ethical standards, especially in light of recent federal rollbacks that had previously limited immigration enforcement in sensitive locations like hospitals and schools.
“No one should be afraid to take their child to the doctor, pick up groceries, or access basic services because of the threat of an ICE raid,” said Supervisor Horvath. “Los Angeles County is fighting back — standing with our immigrant communities and protecting their dignity and safety.”
In a third motion, the Board voted to oppose the federal government’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Honduras and Nicaragua. The Department of Homeland Security announced on June 7 that TPS protections for over 50,000 individuals nationwide, including thousands in Los Angeles County, would end within 60 days. Many affected residents have lived legally in the U.S. for more than 25 years.
“These are longtime residents who have passed background checks, paid taxes, raised children, and become deeply embedded in the fabric of our communities,” Solis said. “Ending their protections abruptly is inhumane and endangers lives.”
The motion directs County Counsel, in coordination with the Office of Immigrant Affairs, to support or initiate legal challenges against the termination of TPS protections.
The Board’s actions underscore Los Angeles County’s ongoing commitment to immigrant rights and its resolve to shield vulnerable residents from the consequences of shifting federal immigration policies.
Leave a Reply