Politics & Government
LA County Could Soon Examine Impact Of Immigration Enforcement On The Workforce, Local Economy
"The collateral damage, as I call it, from these [immigration enforcement] raids is already evident in our local economy."
June 18, 2025
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis on Tuesday introduced a motion to study the economic impacts of recent immigration enforcement actions in the area, particularly on small businesses.
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"The collateral damage, as I call it, from these [immigration enforcement] raids is already evident in our local economy in ways that we need to measure and address," Solis said during a news conference Tuesday.
If approved, the motion would instruct the county director of economic opportunity to report back to the Board of Supervisors within 15 days with data connected to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, including information on workforce losses, locations and industries affected, and on the economic impact of property damage and imposed curfews.
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