The Trump administration informed a federal appeals court that a temporary order preventing racial profiling in immigration enforcement undermines efforts in Los Angeles. The order restricts ICE agents from stopping and questioning individuals without reasonable suspicion tied to race, ethnicity, language, or location. The Justice Department argued that these factors, though weak in isolation, can play a significant role in real-world scenarios. The appeals court in San Francisco will hear arguments on the administration's request to pause this order, challenged by a lawsuit from community advocates.
The Trump administration argued that halting the use of racial profiling negatively impacts immigration enforcement efforts in Los Angeles, emphasizing that certain factors play a valid role in law enforcement.
Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong's order restricts ICE agents from stopping individuals without reasonable suspicion, prohibiting decisions based on race, ethnicity, language, or location.
The Justice Department contended the four factors of race, ethnicity, language, and type of work shouldn't be considered alone but could contribute to valid suspicion in practical scenarios.
The San Francisco-based appeals court is set to hear arguments regarding the Trump administration's request to pause the temporary order that limits ICE's questioning and detentions.
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