Trump administration ordered to halt indiscriminate immigration stops in California over racial profiling concerns
The GuardianSaturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:24:24 AM
A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from conducting sweeping immigration stops in seven California counties—including Los Angeles—after a lawsuit claimed these raids unfairly targeted people with brown skin. The judge ruled that the tactics used were likely unconstitutional, siding with advocacy groups who argued the stops amounted to racial profiling.
Editor’s Note: This ruling is a big deal because it challenges the government’s aggressive immigration enforcement methods, which critics say have led to racial discrimination. For now, it means fewer random stops in these areas, but the legal fight isn’t over—it’s part of a larger battle over how far immigration authorities can go when detaining people. If you live in these counties, this could directly impact how local enforcement interacts with immigrant communities.
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