A federal appeals court upheld a restraining order that halted immigration patrols in Southern California, agreeing these were conducted without reasonable suspicion. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the plaintiffs demonstrated a sufficient future injury for injunctive relief. The court prohibited immigration agents from stopping individuals based on race, ethnicity, or other discriminatory cues. Only one clause in the federal government's request was upheld, while the majority of the lower court's ruling remained intact. L.A. Mayor celebrated the ruling as a victory for the community against unlawful enforcement tactics.
The three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a temporary restraining order against the federal government’s immigration patrols in Southern California, agreeing they were conducted without reasonable suspicion.
Judges Ronald M. Gould, Marsha S. Berzon, and Jennifer Sung affirmed the lower court’s ruling, finding plaintiffs had standing for injunctive relief and that the government failed to meet conditions for a stay.
The court reiterated that immigration agents cannot stop individuals based solely on race, ethnicity, or other discriminatory factors, preserving protections against unlawful practices in enforcement.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass hailed the ruling as a victory for law and the City of Los Angeles, emphasizing its importance in protecting communities from racial profiling.
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