State of Emergency in Los Angeles as Migrant Raids Spark Backlash

State of emergency in Los Angeles as migrant raids spark backlash

Los Angeles County is under a state of emergency, declared over federal immigration raids, in the latest effort to push back on President Donald Trump’s...

From Burundi to Washington: Recognizing the Warning Signs

The forced deportations of immigrants without due process, violent crackdowns against protesters in Los Angeles, ICE raids, and the deployment of military forces in Washington, D.C. are chilling reminders of the authoritarian playbook. For those of us who have lived through repression, these are unmistakable warning signs. Credit: ShutterstockBy Carine Kaneza NantulyaWASHINGTON DC, Oct 15 2025 (IPS) I moved to the United States in 2012 with grea…

Commentary: One of O.C.’s loudest pro-immigrant politicians is one of the unlikeliest

Orange City Councilmember Arianna's Barrios' rise as one of O.C.'s most vocal politicians opposing President Trump's deportation machine has been surprising — and welcome.

Los Angeles County declares local state of emergency over ICE raid surge

Los Angeles County leaders declared a local state of emergency in the region Tuesday, according to local officials. News of the proclamation was shared in a news release online by LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath's office.

LA to declare state of emergency over Ice raids to assist affected families

Move will allow county board of supervisors to provide rent relief for tenants amid immigration crack down on cityLos Angeles county officials voted Tuesday to declare a state of emergency that gives them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids.The move allows the LA county board of supervisors to provide rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind as a result of the …

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency to aid those affected by ICE raids

The motion will provide rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind on payments as a direct consequence of the crackdown on immigrants