Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Tuesday that the city will join a lawsuit against the Trump administration intended to stop federal immigration raids.

Leer en españolLos Angeles was already struggling to revive its fragile economy after the most destructive wildfires in its history erupted six months ago. Now, immigration raids are driving workers crucial to the rebuilding into the shadows.

Immigration raids in LA have caused a severe decline in day laborers seeking work, fueled by fear of detainment and income loss, with community support trying to offer aid.