LA County supervisors approve four motions to support those affected by immigration raids, funding cuts

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved four key motions designed to address the impacts of aggressive federal immigration operations and federal budget cuts to programs affecting the undocumented community.

First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, who introduced the four motions, emphasized that these actions are key components in: protecting the most vulnerable residents, particularly undocumented individuals and families who are often excluded from traditional safety nets; pushing back against unjust federal decisions that undermine public health, access to food, education and legal protections; and reinforcing L.A. County’s commitment to equity, inclusion and resilience in the face of aggressive immigration enforcement and budgetary threats.

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 to begin in August and directs the development of a recovery program to return work equipment left behind during detentions. Resources for families with pets, which includes an expanded foster program specifically for households affected by enforcement actions, are also proposed.

The second motion aims to promote the county’s Restaurant Meals Program by encouraging restaurant owners to enroll, thereby expanding meal access for vulnerable residents particularly SNAP recipients and communities impacted by the Altadena and Palisades wildfires as well as immigration enforcement crackdowns.

The third motion examines the impact of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill, which includes cuts to Medicaid, potentially leaving thousands of Americans uninsured as well as reductions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other vital services.

The final motion calls on the County Counsel to pursue or support legal action against federal restrictions that limit undocumented immigrants’ access to essential programs, such as Head Start, which offers critical childcare and foundational early learning opportunities. These restrictions would also impact access to community health centers, behavioral health services, and other vital support programs.