Supreme Court clears LA immigration stops, giving Trump a major win but raising fears of racial profiling and civil rights violations in California.
Supreme Court clears LA immigration stops
The Supreme Court lifted limits on Los Angeles immigration stops, giving President Donald Trump a legal victory. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can now resume broad patrols in Los Angeles. Federal officers have arrested more than 5,000 people since June.
In a 6-3 vote, conservative justices struck down a lower court ban that restricted ICE agents. Justice Brett Kavanaugh said the ruling protects enforcement powers. Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned it exposes people to unfair targeting.
Local leaders push back on LA immigration stops
California leaders strongly opposed the decision. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called it an attack on city residents. Attorney General Rob Bonta said it opens the door to racial profiling. Governor Gavin Newsom warned it would hurt families and small businesses.
Advocates also raised alarms. Chris Newman from the National Day Laborer Organizing Network said the ruling targets non-white workers. He argued the court’s approval normalizes Trump’s aggressive approach.
What the ruling means for LA immigration stops
The decision ensures this stops will continue as part of Trump’s crackdown. Federal agents vowed to “flood the zone” with more raids in California. Community leaders fear trust in law enforcement will collapse. They also warn of more protests in Los Angeles.
Immigrant groups promised to keep fighting in court. A new hearing is set for late September. Until then, the ruling strengthens Trump’s strategy and reshapes immigration enforcement in the nation’s second-largest city.
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