The Trump Administration's immigration enforcement actions, particularly in Los Angeles, have instilled fear within immigrant communities and severely affected local businesses. Small business owners, like a clothing shop owner, report a drastic reduction in customers, with some experiencing a 90% decline in sales. L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis highlights that immigrants contribute significantly to the local economy, with their spending power reaching $79.7 billion. Meanwhile, National Guard troops remain in Los Angeles amidst ongoing legal battles regarding their deployment, further complicating the situation for residents and businesses alike.
"It's worse than the pandemic. Since the time they started the raids, business went down almost 90%. You didn't see any people in the street."
"The collateral damage as I call it from these raids is evident in our local economy. Immigrants' spending power amounts to $79.7 billion fueling our local economy."
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