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Immigration raids in LA County from July–Sept 2025 caused $3.7M in business losses, affecting 82% of small businesses surveyed.
A February 9, 2026, report by Los Angeles County found that federal immigration raids from July to September 2025 caused $3.7 million in business losses, with 82% of 311 surveyed small businesses reporting negative impacts, including revenue declines, staffing shortages, and reduced customer traffic.
The most affected areas, including ZIP code 91402 and neighborhoods like Bell and Pico Rivera, are home to high concentrations of undocumented immigrants, renters, and Spanish speakers.
The study linked enforcement actions to economic strain, fear-driven avoidance, and property damage during protests, while noting that immigrants contribute $253.9 billion—17% of the county’s GDP—to the local economy.
County officials announced relief efforts, while the Trump administration defended the raids as necessary for border security.
Las redadas de inmigración en el condado de Los Ángeles desde julio hasta septiembre de 2025 causaron pérdidas empresariales de $3.7M, afectando al 82% de las pequeñas empresas encuestadas.