Los Angeles County Emergency Declaration Related to ICE Raids

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 to declare a local state of emergency following recent federal immigration (ICE) raids across the county. Officials say the raids have caused some residents to stay home from work and some businesses to temporarily close.

Breakdown of the Emergency Declaration:

The declaration allows the County to:

• Mobilize emergency resources and financial assistance for affected households.
• Expedite contracts, hiring, and support services for affected communities.
• Consider temporary protections for renters, including a possible eviction moratorium for those financially impacted by the raids.

Possible Eviction Moratorium:

• The Board is considering a temporary, narrowly tailored eviction moratorium to protect tenants who can prove they lost income due to the ICE raids.
• Tenants would still owe back rent once the moratorium ends.
• Any such moratorium would require a separate Board vote before taking effect.

Landlord Considerations:

• The County has emphasized that landlords’ due process rights will be protected.
• The emergency action does not currently impose a moratorium, but it gives the Board the authority to enact one if needed.

Key Takeaway:

The local state of emergency remains in effect until the Board votes to end it. At this stage, no eviction moratorium is in place, but the County may consider one in the coming weeks.

For now, Los Angeles County’s declaration remains a proactive measure — not a policy change. No eviction moratorium is currently in effect, but the Board of Supervisors now has the authority to introduce one if economic hardship from the raids worsens. Housing providers should monitor upcoming Board meetings and stay connected with AACSC for verified updates, guidance, and advocacy resources as the situation develops.