Los angeles: The Californian county of Los Angeles on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to ongoing raids by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying federal actions have disrupted local economies and caused widespread fear among immigrants.

According to Anadolu Agency, the measure was approved in a 4-1 vote by the county's Board of Supervisors, allowing the county to mobilize additional resources to support residents who claim to have been financially affected by ICE operations. County officials reported that Los Angeles is home to more than 3 million immigrants and that the raids have led to decreased attendance at workplaces, disruption of local economies, and strain on critical services such as schools, hospitals, and places of worship.

County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath stated, "What's happening in our communities is an emergency - and Los Angeles County is treating it like one." She emphasized that declaring a Local Emergency ensures that the full weight of County government is aligned to support immigrant communities targeted by federal actions.

Protests against ICE operations have been ongoing in Los Angeles since June. Demonstrators have been calling for the release of detained undocumented immigrants, with clashes occasionally breaking out between protesters and law enforcement. US President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to control the situation in Los Angeles, attributing the unrest to Democratic officials.