Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Los Angeles County Supervisors to Vote on Immigration Aid, Safety Net Protections Tuesday

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote Tuesday on four motions aimed at mitigating the effects of intensified immigration enforcement and newly enacted federal funding restrictions. The measures, introduced by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, target urgent needs created by recent raids and the federal “Big Bill,” which includes significant cuts to Medicaid, nutrition support and other safety net programs.

One motion proposes launching a cash aid fund within 30 days to assist workers and families impacted by immigration raids. It also calls for an expansion of the County’s Small Business Interruption Fund starting in August, and directs the development of a recovery program to return work equipment left behind during detentions. Resources for families with pets — including an expanded foster program — are also included, specifically for households affected by enforcement actions.

A second motion seeks to expand access to the County’s Restaurant Meals Program, encouraging restaurant owners to enroll and provide meals to vulnerable residents. It draws attention to outreach efforts targeting SNAP beneficiaries and communities disrupted by wildfires and immigration activity.

A third measure orders a review of the federal “Big Bill,” citing potential closures of hospitals and community clinics, reduced departmental budgets, shrinking workforce and barriers to economic development across the County.

The fourth motion authorizes County Counsel to submit public comment and pursue or join litigation opposing federal restrictions that limit undocumented immigrants’ access to programs including Head Start, community health centers, Title X family planning and behavioral health services.

The Board will convene at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to vote on the proposed measures.

The meeting will be at Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, (Board Hearing Room – 381-B), 500 W. Temple St. in Los Angeles.  Watch the livestream here.