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LA businesses near ICE raid sites lose over $3M during 2-week period in June 2025, a study says
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Helen Jeong , NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
More than a year after the federal government began immigration enforcement operations in Southern California, Los Angeles’ businesses continue to grapple with revenue losses and fewer customer visits, according to a UCLA study released Wednesday. The study by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics ...
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Key takeaway When the researchers surveyed 75 Latino business owners across LA County, 68% said they had to temporarily close or reduce business hours following the enforcement activity.
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The UCLA study's findings on revenue losses and declining customer visits for businesses near ICE raid sites in Los Angeles highlight the economic ripple effects of immigration enforcement operations in the city. The fact that shops closest to the enforcement sites experienced the steepest declines in customer traffic suggests that the impact is highly localized, with certain neighborhoods bearing the brunt of the economic fallout. The survey of Latino business owners, which found that 68% had to temporarily close or reduce business hours and 59% reported losing more than half their revenue, underscores the disproportionate impact on immigrant-owned businesses. As the city's economy continues to feel the effects of these operations, it will be crucial to monitor the long-term viability of these businesses and the potential for economic revitalization in affected neighborhoods, such as Pacoima, Westlake, and the Fashion District.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? More than a year after the federal government began immigration enforcement operations in Southern California, Los Angeles’ businesses continue to grapple with revenue losses and fewer customer visits, according to a UCLA study released Wednesday. The study by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics ...
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