Los Angeles County is considering reinstating eviction protections reminiscent of those during COVID-19, aiming to protect illegal immigrants affected by federal immigration sweeps.
The Board of Supervisors directed staff to explore policy options that would prevent landlords from evicting tenants whose ability to pay rent has been disrupted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement operations, including detention and deportation of household members.
The 4–0 vote on Sept. 16, with Supervisor Kathryn Barger absent, signals a potential revival of emergency housing rules that once halted evictions across the region during the height of the pandemic.
Proponents argue that the measure is essential in a county where recent raids have sown widespread fear, prompting workers to skip shifts and families to grapple with sudden income shortfalls. Critics, including rental property groups, contend that it unfairly burdens owners who are already navigating a tough market, risking an exodus of affordable units….