President Trump's immigration crackdown is facing major legal push back. In a stunning written opinion, US District Judge Sarah Ellis said that Trump's border patrol chief Gregory Bavino and other DHS officials lied under oath about the use of force against protesters in Chicago. She writes that Bavino appeared evasive over the three days of his deposition and was quote outright lying in his testimony.But it hadn't been all roadblocks for Trump. Some judges have recently sided with him. A federal appeals co ...

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Earlier this year, the Supreme Court issued an alarming ruling allowing ICE agents in the Los Angeles area to question and detain people based on how they look, what language they speak, what work they do, or where they happen to be. Which is interesting because the Constitution actually has a specific amendment that prohibits that sort of thing. Nobody in America, whether they were born here or here visiting, here seeking asylum, or even here undocumented, should be racially profiled or detained without du ...

I mean, it's insane even for the history of the modern border patrol because these tactics that they're using and I'll say, you know, I always say I'm from a border community. I'm familiar with this with this force and I've worked at the Department of Homeland Security. I understand their mission set. This is so far outside of their mission set.And what I want people to understand is this agency has been resistant to training and reform. I'm not surprised that Bo has not been used to using a body cam. There ...

Legal & Regulatory - The Supreme Court allowed racial profiling to continue in immigration stops [1] - The case will continue to play out in the courts [1]

Immigration Enforcement Concerns - The report highlights concerns regarding the frequency of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officer presence and their training in de-escalation and use of lethal force [2] - There are questions raised about accountability measures following ICE-related deaths, noting three deaths since January 2025 [3] - The report mentions a lawsuit revealing 59 shootings by ICE agents and Border Patrol between 2015 and 2021, with at least 20 appearing to violate ICE policies [4][5] - Advocates have expressed concerns about transparency, accountability, and legal recourse regarding ICE and Border Patrol actions [6] Racial Profiling and Civil Rights - The Supreme Court's decision is interpreted as potentially enabling racial profiling by federal law enforcement, raising concerns about a "show me your papers" environment [7][8][9] - The decision could lead to a two-tiered society where racial and ethnic minorities may face increased scrutiny and questioning about their legal status [11] - Racial profiling was an issue before this decision, and progress made in recognizing its unconstitutionality is now threatened [12][13] - The George Floyd Justice and Policing Act, aimed at preventing racial profiling by federal law enforcement, lacked sufficient bipartisan support [14] Authoritarianism and Executive Power - Concerns are raised about an "authoritarian slip" in the US, citing actions by the executive branch [23] - Statements from political figures are interpreted as potentially ominous, suggesting a more sinister agenda beyond crime reduction [19] - The report claims that the previous administration undermined violence prevention programs and reforms supported by voters [21][22]

Immigration Enforcement & Policy - The Trump administration's immigration crackdown includes Operation Midway Blitz and expanded enforcement efforts in Chicago and Illinois [3] - The Supreme Court lifted restrictions on racial profiling during immigration stops, allowing ICE agents to stop individuals based on Latino appearance [3][8][10] - Justice Sotomayor dissented, arguing against a country where the government can seize anyone who "looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work at a low-wage job" [9] - The administration deported over 250 Venezuelan migrants without criminal records because they "looked like gang members" [10] - The Supreme Court's ruling opens the door for racial profiling to be weaponized in the name of national security [11] Political Landscape & Voter Sentiment - 45% of Latino voters voted for Donald Trump [6] - Democrats believe the current immigration situation is a "tipping point" for Latino voters [7] - Anti-immigrant sentiment can influence Latino voters [8] - Latino voters felt disillusioned with both parties, hoping for immigration reform from Democrats [18][19] - Donald Trump gained 10 percentage points more of the Latino vote in 2020 compared to 2016, and received 48% in 2024 [21] Misinformation & Political Violence - Republicans' arguments are based on misinformation, including the idea that Democrats are communists [23][24] - Democrats are trying to remind Latinos that authoritarian talk and violence resemble the countries they left [24] - The current socio-political transformation is normalizing racial profiling and the disappearance of due process [15] - The situation is described as a "perfect storm" where violence is imminent [16]

Half of LA and a third of Chicago are Latino, writes @Erika_D_Smith. Court-blessed racial profiling trample on the rights of residents (via @opinion) https://t.co/1ATHoOW7TY ...

Warrantless detentions have screeched to a halt in parts of California after a judge rules, “You can’t just walk up to people with brown skin and say, ‘Give me your papers’” https://t.co/nz2OwazzSd ...

Legal & Regulatory - A US appeals court supports a judge's order to temporarily prevent immigration agents in the Los Angeles area from using racial profiling for detaining and questioning individuals [1]