Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Unveils Cash Assistance Plan for Victims of Trump-Era Immigration Raids

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (July 11, 2025) — Mayor Karen Bass announced a new initiative on Friday to provide direct cash assistance to individuals and families affected by immigration raids carried out during the Trump administration, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The program aims to support undocumented immigrants and others who suffered economic hardship, family separation, or legal consequences due to aggressive federal immigration enforcement policies implemented between 2017 and 2021.

“Too many families in our city are still living with the trauma and financial fallout of these raids,” Mayor Bass said. “This program is about restoring dignity and stability to those who have been unfairly targeted.”

While specific eligibility requirements and funding details are still being finalized, the plan is expected to be funded through a mix of city resources and private partnerships. It will be administered in coordination with immigrant advocacy organizations and legal aid groups.

The announcement has drawn both praise and criticism — with supporters calling it a long-overdue measure of justice, while opponents argue it could incentivize illegal immigration or misuse taxpayer funds.

More details about the program’s rollout are expected in the coming weeks.