'Totally bizarre and ridiculous': Former judge reacts to Trump team's legal argument on ICE raids

Legal & Constitutional Concerns - A California judge requested a $30 million bond from the Department of Homeland Security for training agents to comply with the court's order regarding constitutional rights [2][3] - The judge denied the request, stating law enforcement should already be trained on the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures [3][4] - The judge believes the plaintiffs are likely to succeed in proving the government was conducting roving patrols without reasonable suspicion and denying access to lawyers [5] - Two judges have stated that stopping people based on race, ethnicity, language, or location is racial profiling and unconstitutional [8] - The legality of masked ICE agents is a live legal issue with arguments against it from both legal and political perspectives [20] Immigration Enforcement & Public Perception - The American public's opinion on immigration has been fluctuating, impacting Donald Trump's political standing [11][12] - Despite claims of targeting criminals, NBC News reported that only 04% of those arrested under Trump's ICE were convicted of murder, and 18% faced sexual assault charges, while 42% had no criminal history [15] - Raids are happening in towns and impacting businesses, leading to public concern that contradicts Donald Trump's claims [16] - Detainees in overcapacity ICE detention centers in at least seven states are complaining about food shortages and poor food quality [21] Detention Conditions & Legal Rights - Detainees have a right to access lawyers, which they are reportedly not getting [23] - A judge highlighted the lack of basic hygiene in detention facilities, including inadequate provision of menstrual pads [24] - The judge questioned whether the detention conditions resemble a "gulag," which is not representative of American values [24][25]