The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed three motions to protect immigrant communities amid escalating federal immigration enforcement operations that began in early June.
Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis introduced all three measures, with Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath co-authoring two of them.
The first motion directs multiple county departments to assess how federal immigration operations affect access to food, health and social services. County hospitals and clinics have reported significant increases in appointment cancellations and no-shows since enforcement operations intensified.
The motion calls for expanding telehealth services, mailed prescriptions, food delivery and multilingual outreach to ensure residents know county services remain accessible regardless of immigration status.
"Families across our communities are living in fear," said Solis. "People are skipping medical appointments, avoiding public places, and staying home because they worry that seeking help might put them or their loved ones at risk."
The board also adopted a resolution affirming immigrants' right to seek medical care free from harassment, arrest or intimidation. The resolution urges hospitals and health clinics to uphold California's legal protections for immigrants and maintain ethical standards protecting patient privacy and dignity.
"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 Horvath. "Los Angeles County is fighting back — standing with our immigrant communities, protecting access to health care, defending due process."
In a separate motion, the board voted to oppose the federal government's termination of Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Honduras and Nicaragua. The Department of Homeland Security announced June 7 that protections for more than 50,000 individuals nationwide would end within 60 days.
The motion directs County Counsel to file or join legal briefs opposing the terminations.
Edited by SMDP Staff