LA County Officials Address Immigration Raids and New DHS Detention Policies

LA County Support for Immigrant Families

• 💡 Supervisor Hilda Solis introduced motions to provide financial support to workers and families impacted by recent immigration raids.
• 💰 The proposed measures aim to assist detained immigrants, foster families, and help recover work equipment and vehicles left behind.
• 🤝 The county is committed to offering available funds and resources to support those affected by these detentions.

New DHS Detention Policy

• ⚠️ The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is revising its legal stance on detention and release, according to an ICE acting director memo.
• ⛓️ Immigrants facing removal proceedings may now be detained for the entire duration of their cases, limiting their ability to be released on bail.
• 🗣️ This policy is seen as sending a discouraging message to families and detained individuals, potentially encouraging self-deportation.

Legal Counsel and Immigration Relief

• ⚖️ An immigration attorney warns that the new policy is a significant setback for undocumented individuals in the U.S.
• 🆘 Detained immigrants are strongly advised to seek legal counsel and not sign voluntary departure forms based on this new policy.
• ⏳ The attorney suggests holding on, as there will likely be litigation challenging these new detention and release rules.

Additional County Motions

• 🍲 Other proposed motions include providing meal plans for detained immigrants.
• 🚫 Assistance will also be offered to immigrants who are not receiving federal funding.