New Immigration Position Statement to Guide BOMA/GLA Advocacy Work

BOMA/GLA’s Board of Directors has officially adopted a new Immigration Position Statement that will guide our advocacy and policy engagement moving forward.

As Los Angeles continues to navigate complex and often inconsistent immigration enforcement practices, this position ensures that BOMA/GLA is equipped to advocate for clarity, stability, and fairness on behalf of property managers, owners, and service providers.

What You Need to Know

BOMA/GLA’s new position statement emphasizes that:

• The commercial real estate industry thrives when properties are safe, stable, and inclusive.
• Immigrant workers play indispensable roles in building operations, from janitorial services to engineering to contracted tenant services.
• Property managers and service providers should not serve as de facto immigration enforcement agents.
• Conflicting directives and unclear laws create unnecessary liability and operational confusion.
• We support clear, consistent federal, state, and local guidance that defines the appropriate role of employers and property stakeholders during immigration enforcement actions.
• We oppose enforcement practices that disrupt building operations without due process, proper notification, or respect for workplace rights.
• We support training and resources for building teams to understand their legal obligations and best practices should enforcement agencies appear onsite.

This statement positions BOMA/GLA to proactively engage with policymakers when immigration enforcement intersects with commercial properties—an intersection that has grown more frequent in recent years.

How It Impacts You

For property managers, building engineers, security teams, and service providers, immigration enforcement is no longer an abstract policy issue—it is affecting daily operations.

Here’s what this new position means for you:

Greater Advocacy for Operational Stability
BOMA/GLA can advocate against policies that create sudden disruptions to your buildings.

Reduced Liability and Clearer Guidance
Many members have expressed concerns about unclear expectations when federal agents arrive onsite. Our position supports policies that protect you from being placed in inappropriate or unlawful enforcement roles.

Support for Your Workforce and Vendor Partners
Immigrant labor makes up a significant share of building services in Los Angeles. Advocacy grounded in this reality helps preserve workforce reliability and the continuity of essential operations.

Stay Connected

In short, this position statement ensures that your operational realities, legal responsibilities, and workforce needs remain central to regional and statewide conversations on immigration enforcement.

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