Federal Agents Detain 1,600 in Los Angeles Immigration Raids

Since early June 2025, federal immigration agents have conducted aggressive raids across Los Angeles County, detaining approximately 1,600 people, primarily Latino residents, often using force and detaining individuals without warrants or probable cause. These operations, part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, target not only undocumented immigrants but also U.S. citizens, with reports of violence including the use of chemical irritants, physical beatings, and restrictive restraints against detainees and bystanders. The raids have caused widespread fear among communities, including farm workers in Washington and Southern California, where concerns about racial profiling and unsafe working conditions have escalated. In response, the ACLU and local residents have filed lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging constitutional rights violations such as unlawful arrests, racial profiling, denial of legal counsel, and poor detention conditions. Meanwhile, Trump administration officials, including border czar Tom Homan, have signaled a hardline stance, warning sanctuary cities that enforcement efforts will intensify. This militarized campaign has sparked controversy over its legality, humanitarian impact, and the administration's approach to immigration enforcement.