A year of ICE raids in LA County has cost Latino businesses millions in revenue — and so much more

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Julia Barajas, LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · July 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Federal immigration agents have targeted dozens of car wash businesses across Greater L.A. This one in the city of Bell was shuttered after a raid last summer. (Julia Barajas / LAist) The aftermath of last summer’s militarized mass deportation campaign still reverberates in many of L.A. County’s ...

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The UCLA report's findings on the economic toll of ICE raids on Latino businesses in LA County are a stark reminder of the human cost of federal immigration policies on local communities. The fact that entrepreneurs in neighborhoods like Cypress Park and Huntington Park are still struggling to keep their businesses afloat a year after the raids is a testament to the long-lasting impact of these actions. The report's focus on the personal stories of business owners, including the emotional toll of the raids on their health and families, adds a critical dimension to the discussion of immigration policy in LA County. As the city and county governments consider ways to support immigrant-owned businesses, they must take into account the unique challenges faced by these entrepreneurs and work to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all businesses to thrive. This is particularly crucial in neighborhoods where these businesses serve as vital economic hubs.

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Category: parks · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · Reading time: 4 min

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A year of ICE raids in LA County has cost Latino businesses millions in revenue — and so much more

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