00:00The political controversy over the Trump administration's ICE raids on suspected illegal immigrants in Los Angeles is now leading to new action at the local level.
00:12Los Angeles County has now declared a state of emergency over the federal presence and the fallout from the feds rounding up thousands of migrants.
00:21The move allows the county to assist immigrants who have been financially impacted by the ICE raids.
00:26Los Angeles is a so-called sanctuary city, with the county home to more than 3 million immigrants who are now dealing with what advocates deem a widespread fear.
00:36The county says that fear has led to decreased attendance at workplaces, disruption to the local economy, and a strain on schools, hospitals, and churches.
00:45Back in June, fiery protests in Los Angeles led President Trump to activate the National Guard against Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass's wishes.
00:54The matter wound up in court.
00:55There have been more than 5,000 ICE and Border Patrol arrests in Los Angeles since June, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem marking the milestone in August, saying,
01:07Families protected, American taxpayers spared the cost of crimes.
01:10If you are here illegally, we will find you, arrest you, and send you back.
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