Woke politicians in Los Angeles have sparked outrage by declaring a state of emergency over immigration raids — which federal officials have blasted as giving a “middle finger to the law.”
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve a proclamation of Local Emergency for Federal Immigration Actions, with just one member voting against blocking the feds’ legal authority.
The county board claimed “federal enforcement actions created fear, disrupted neighborhoods, and destabilized families, workers, and businesses” in the region.
Federal law enforcement agents arrest a protester outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles, on June 10, 2025. AFP via Getty ImagesAttorney General Pam Bondi called the decision illegal, while ICE made clear that the only emergency was such efforts to stop agents safely enforcing President Trump’s efforts to tackle those in the country illegally.
“Only state of emergency is the one the residents of Los Angeles face after electing officials who give a middle finger to the law,” an ICE spokesperson told Fox News.
A motorcyclist waves a Mexican flag as smoke rises from a burning car during a protest in Compton, Los Angeles County, Calif., on June 7, 2025. REUTERSThe proclamation calls for county departments to “mobilize resources, expedite contracting and procurement, coordinate interagency response, and request state and federal assistance to protect and stabilize impacted communities.
It will remain in effect until it is terminated by the supervisors.
LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath speaks during Project Angel Food’s Angel Awards at Paramount Pictures Studios on Sept. 27, 2025. Getty Images for Project Angel Food“Perhaps the board should ‘supervise’ funds to support law-abiding fire victims who still haven’t recovered instead of criminal illegal aliens seeking refuge in their sanctuary city,” spokesperson Emily Convington added. “While they publicly fear-monger, I would be shocked if they didn’t agree with ICE removing a child rapist from their neighborhood.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the action, approved by the county board of supervisors on Tuesday, was aiding and abetting lawbreaking by helping illegal immigrants escape detainment.
“It is,” Bondi said during an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity.” “We have our men and women of all our federal agencies, probably not going to get a paycheck. We will do everything to take care of them. But people working during this shutdown to keep all of these citizens safe.”
A person covers their face after federal agents threw smoke canisters at a crowd of protesters during an ICE raid at a cannabis farm on July 10, 2025. Getty ImagesBondi said the proclamation looks out for the people in the country illegally and not the voters the politicians represent.
“They don’t care about their citizens,” she said. “It’s hurting our citizens and we’re going to keep fighting the American people.”
The board is made up of five supervisors, each representing one district within Los Angeles County.
The one vote against came from Board Chair Kathryn Barger, who warned that the county’s action could provoke legal consequences.
“The federal government has sole authority to enforce federal immigration law, and local governments cannot impede that authority,” Barger said.
Angelica Salas, Executive Director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, speaks during a news conference against federal immigration raids in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2025. REUTERS“We should instead advocate for meaningful immigration reform that is fair, pragmatic, and creates legal pathways for those who contribute to our communities.”
The board asserted the raids “caused widespread fear, leading to decreased attendance at workplaces, disruption of local economies, and strain on critical services such as schools, hospitals, and places of worship.
Over three million residents live in the county, the statement said.
Federal agents block protestersfrom interrupting an immigration raid at a cannabis farm near Camarillo, Calif., on July 10, 2025. Getty Images“What’s happening in our communities is an emergency — and Los Angeles County is treating it like one,” Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said.
“Declaring a Local Emergency ensures that the full weight of County government is aligned to support our immigrant communities who are being targeted by federal actions.
“For months, families have lived under threat and workers have been taken from job sites. This proclamation is about action and speed — it allows us to move faster, coordinate better, and use every tool available to protect and stabilize our communities. We will continue to stand with our immigrant neighbors — today, and for as long as it takes,” Horvath added.
Between June and August, ICE agents arrested over 5,000 illegal immigrants in Los Angeles that included gang members, child predators, and murderers, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced in August.
“Families protected. American taxpayers spared the cost of their crimes AND the burden of their benefits. Thank you to our brave law enforcement officers. Make no mistake: if you are here illegally, we will find you, arrest you, and send you back. This is just the beginning,” she said.
With Post wires



