Solis Issues Statement Following Federal Judge’s Halt of Indiscriminate Immigration Stops in Class Action Lawsuit

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Today, after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump Administration from carrying out unlawful immigration raids, Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement:

“Today’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong is a vital step toward restoring constitutional protections and putting an end to the unlawful immigration raids that have terrorized communities across Los Angeles County.

Over the past several weeks, we have seen an alarming pattern of raids conducted by heavily armed and often unidentified agents. Many residents, including long-time community members with no criminal records and even U.S. citizens, have been taken from public spaces and workplaces without explanation. They have been effectively disappeared and denied access to due process. These individuals are being targeted solely based on the color of their skin. This is racial profiling–plain and simple. Families are being left without answers, uncertain about the safety and whereabouts of their loved ones.

This conduct not only violates constitutional rights but has created an environment of fear and instability. Parents are afraid to send their children to school. Workers are avoiding job sites. Small businesses are closing their doors. Patients are forgoing healthcare. Even places of worship have experienced declining attendance as fear spreads.

That is why, following a motion I introduced last week, the County of Los Angeles joined the City of Los Angeles, other local jurisdictions, and civil and immigrant rights groups to intervene in a federal class action lawsuit challenging these unconstitutional and reckless raids. Judge Frimpong’s ruling confirms what we have known all along: these raids are unlawful and must be stopped.

I remain steadfast in my commitment to ensuring the County continues to protect Angelenos, uphold civil liberties, and defend the dignity of every resident impacted by these dangerous immigration raids.”