9th Circuit keeps freeze on Southern California ICE patrols
Los Angeles TimesSaturday, August 2, 2025 at 4:31:08 AM
A federal appeals court has upheld a block on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "roving patrols" in Southern California, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court's decision to freeze these operations, which critics argue lead to unconstitutional overreach.
Editor’s Note: This ruling matters because it limits how aggressively federal agents can pursue immigration enforcement in Southern California, a region with large immigrant communities. For supporters of stricter immigration controls, it’s a frustrating roadblock. For advocates of immigrant rights, it’s a win against what they see as heavy-handed tactics. Either way, it’s another chapter in the ongoing legal battles over how far the government can go in deporting undocumented immigrants.
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