Community groups say too many families are living in fear amid immigration raids across Southern California, and they are calling on the Los Angeles City Council to take action.
The L.A. Tenants Union, SEIU 721 and the Coalition of Labor Union Employees joined forces for a press conference and rally on Olvera Street Tuesday morning.
They want the City Council to pass emergency protections for people impacted by the raids, including an eviction moratorium. The unions say many families may not be able to cover rent if a family member was taken into ICE custody or if they have family members choosing to stay home from work out of fear…