The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion to support women’s rights in Iran and Iranian protesters abroad as well as within the county in a 5–0 vote Oct. 18.
The move comes after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini last month at the hands of Iranian morality police for improperly wearing a hijab.
Supervisors Sheila Kuehl and Hilda Solis co-drafted the motion, which will direct the county CEO to send a letter to President Joe Biden signaling the county’s support for Iranians protesting as well as commending U.S. sanctions on the country for human rights violations. The letter will also oppose state-imposed internet restrictions on the people of Iran….