Los Angeles County considers creating ICE-free zones as immigration operations continue across SoCal
Los Angeles County could take steps Tuesday to make certain areas ICE-free zones, as immigration operations across Southern California continue to draw criticism and outrage.
Supervisor Lindsay Horvath is recommending the ordinance. The measure would prevent federal agents from using county property as immigration enforcement staging, processing or operations areas.
A staging area would be defined as county property used to assemble, mobilize and deploy vehicles, equipment or personnel.
The ICE-free zones would have clear signage stating the property is owned and controlled by the county and cannot be used for unauthorized civil law and immigration enforcement.
The motion would also require physical barriers like locked gates to limit access to county-owned property when needed.
Tuesday morning, the board of supervisors held a moment of silence for victims' killed during federal immigration enforcement operations, including Renee Good in Minnesota and Keith Porter in Northridge on New Year's Eve.
"These are mothers, father, brothers and sisters, and valued members of their communities," said Supervisor Hilda Solis. "Their loss leaves a void for those friends and families who will never get to hug their loved ones again. We stand in solidarity with their families and communities who are mourning across this country."
If the measure is approved, county attorneys would then draw an ordinance that will be voted on at a later date.
