 SUPERVISOR SOLIS SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATES TO END JAIL-TO-DEPORTATION PIPELINE
 Dear Friends / Queridos Amigos,
Signaling the County’s resolve to continue to protect immigrants, the Board of Supervisors approved my motion this week to prohibit using County resources in transferring people to ICE custody without a judicial warrant. It is the right time to end this jail-to-deportation pipeline.
It is unsettling to hear of unsanitary conditions in detention facilities due to ICE’s inability to keep detainees safe from COVID-19, and that many are dying due to exposure to the virus while in ICE custody. We have also heard of horror stories due to problematic ICE detainer requests that call for the imprisonment of immigrants without due process or probable cause. This raises serious constitutional concerns. We have a moral and constitutional obligation to stop transferring people from County jails to ICE custody during this pandemic—and long after it is over.
In response to lawsuits and unsafe detention facilities, the Sheriff’s Department in April 2020 issued a temporary ban on ICE transfers and extended that moratorium on a monthly basis. In August, the Sheriff made this moratorium permanent, but it can only be enforced during his administration. By approving my motion, however, the Board has effectively adopted this moratorium as permanent policy and will implement it Countywide. In doing so, LA County will protect the health, safety, and constitutional rights of all immigrants and their families. I am proud to have passed this motion along with the support of many community organizations that work every day to empower immigrant families.
This motion marks the 57th immigration motion I have authored to protect, defend, and fight for the rights of immigrants since the 2016 presidential election. To view a complete list of these actions, please click here. For more information about this Board motion, click here.
Señalando la resolución del Condado de continuar protegiendo a los inmigrantes, la Junta de Supervisores aprobó mi moción esta semana de prohibir el uso de los recursos del Condado en la transferencia de personas a la custodia de ICE sin una orden judicial. Es el momento adecuado para poner fin a este proceso de cárceles y deportaciones.
Es inquietante escuchar de las condiciones no sanitarias en las instalaciones de detención debido a la incapacidad de ICE a poder proteger a los detenidos del COVID-19, y que muchos están muriendo después de la exposición al virus mientras están bajo la custodia de ICE. También hemos escuchado historias de horror debido a las problemáticas solicitudes de detención del ICE que piden el encarcelamiento de inmigrantes sin el debido proceso o causa probable. Esto provoca serias preocupaciones constitucionales. Tenemos la obligación moral y constitucional de detener la transferencia de personas a la custodia del ICE durante esta pandemia—y mucho después de que termine.
En respuesta a las demandas y a las instalaciones de detención inseguras, el Departamento del Sheriff, en abril de 2020 anunció una prohibición temporal de los traslados del ICE y extendió esa moratoria mensualmente. En agosto, el Sheriff hizo permanente esta moratoria, pero sólo se puede hacer cumplir durante su administración. Sin embargo, al aprobar mi moción, la Junta ha adoptado efectivamente esta moratoria como política permanente y la implementará en todo el Condado. Al hacerlo, el Condado de LA protegerá la salud, la seguridad y los derechos constitucionales de todos los inmigrantes y sus familias. Me enorgullece haber aprobado esta moción junto con el apoyo de muchas organizaciones comunitarias que trabajan todos los días para fortalecer a las familias inmigrantes.
Esta moción marca la 57ª moción de inmigración que he escrito para proteger, defender, y luchar por los derechos de los inmigrantes desde las elecciones presidenciales de 2016. Para ver una lista completa de estas acciones, por favor haga clic aquí. Para más información sobre esta moción, haz clic aquí.
Sincerely / Sinceramente,
Supervisor Solis and Baby2Baby, a nonprofit providing baby essentials to families in need, partnered to host a free drive-thru distribution of diapers and baby wipes in East Los Angeles this week, serving an estimated 400 children. In addition, representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau were on hand to make sure families completed the 2020 Census while in their cars waiting for baby supplies.
“The disparities that East Los Angeles families are enduring in this pandemic are profound. Many families are diluting baby formula to make it last longer given its cost and how hard it is to find,” said Supervisor Solis. “I am proud to partner with Baby2Baby to make sure parents gain access to essential items that will keep their children safe and healthy.”
While at this event, Supervisor Solis announced LA County's financial support of Baby2Baby. At Supervisor Solis' direction, Los Angeles County has awarded Baby2Baby a $1 million grant—the single largest donation Baby2Baby has ever received. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Baby2Baby has partnered with Supervisor Solis to provide 562,402 diapers, 649,647 wipes, and 215 cans of formula at various food distributions throughout the Supervisorial First District. Also, representatives from the U.S. Census made sure attending families had filled out the 2020 Census because an accurate census count ensures that local communities receive their fair share of federal funds to support local schools, senior centers, and community clinics. Visit My2020Census.gov to fill out the census today.
Supervisora Solis y Baby2Baby, una organización sin fines de lucro que proporciona artículos esenciales para bebés a familias necesitadas, se asociaron para organizar una distribución gratuita de pañales y toallitas húmedas para bebés esta semana, sirviendo a unos 400 niños. Además, representantes de la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos estuvieron presentes para asegurarse de que las familias completaran el Censo 2020 mientras esperaban en sus autos los suministros para el bebé.
"Las disparidades que las familias del Este de Los Ángeles están soportando en esta pandemia son profundas. Muchas familias están diluyendo la fórmula para bebés para que dure más tiempo, dado lo costoso y difícil que ha sido encontrarla", dijo la Supervisors Solis. "Me enorgullece asociarme con Baby2Baby para asegurarme de que los padres tengan acceso a artículos esenciales que mantengan a sus hijos seguros y saludables".
En este evento, la Supervisora Solis anunció el apoyo financiero del Condado de Los Ángeles a Baby2Baby. Bajo la dirección de la Supervisora Solis, el Condado de Los Ángeles ha concedido a Baby2Baby una subvención de 1 millón de dólares—la mayor donación que Baby2Baby haya recibido. Desde el comienzo de la pandemia COVID-19, Baby2Baby se ha asociado con la Supervisora Solis para repartir 562,402 pañales, 649,647 toallitas y 215 latas de fórmula en varias entregas de comida en todo el Primer Distrito. También, representantes del Censo de los Estados Unidos se aseguraron de que las familias asistentes hubieran llenado el Censo 2020 porque un conteo exacto del censo asegura que las comunidades locales reciban la parte que les corresponde de los fondos federales para apoyar a las escuelas locales, centros de ancianos, y clínicas comunitarias. Visite My2020Census.gov para completar el censo hoy.
 This week's Board of Supervisors meeting was held on Tuesday, September 1, at 9:30 a.m. Click here to listen to the virtual meeting.
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Solis, and co-authored by Supervisor Kuehl, to end County transfers to ICE without a judicial warrant.
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Solis, and co-authored by Supervisor Kuehl, to align the County’s 'Care First, Jail Last' policies with state legislative policies.
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Solis, and co-authored by Supervisor Kuehl, to extend the County’s eviction moratorium through Oct. 31, 2020 and extend it for all cities throughout the County.
The Board of Supervisors approved Supervisor Solis' motion directing relevant County Departments to begin preparations for the influenza season during this COVID-19 pandemic.
The Board of Supervisors approved Supervisor Solis' motion directing relevant County Departments to begin work on establishing a new County Department of Workforce and Economic Development.
The Board of Supervisors approved Supervisor Solis' motion directing the County Department of Mental Health to retain the Promotores de Salud Mental program so it continues operating as a stand-alone program.
The Board of Supervisors approved Supervisor Solis' motion directing the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to identify additional ballot delivery options for residents at public housing.
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Solis, and co-authored by Supervisor Barger, to dedicate the Grand Park Overlook Terrace to former County CEO Sachi A. Hamai.
The Board of Supervisors approved Supervisor Solis' motion to declare the Board’s support of Proposition 16.
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Solis, and co-authored by Supervisor Barger to proclaim the month of September 'Kinship Care Month' in recognition of relative caregivers of children in foster care.
The Board of Supervisors approved Supervisor Solis' motion to establish a $10,000 reward offer in connection to the murder of Enrique Sebastian Falcon.
The Board of Supervisors approved Supervisor Solis' motion to Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Chicano Moratorium.
The Board of Supervisors approved Supervisor Solis' motion to proclaim September 14 as “Support Latino Business Day.”
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