The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has declared an emergency in response to the ongoing federal immigration raids, which they claim have instilled a “climate of fear” among local residents.

On Tuesday, the emergency proclamation was approved with a 4-1 vote. This declaration highlights that the raids, initiated in early June, have led to widespread anxiety, deterring residents from leaving their homes for work, using public transportation, or accessing essential county services, among various other concerns.