Supreme Court Allows Racial Profiling in Los Angeles Immigration Raids

The Supreme Court recently issued a controversial order permitting federal immigration officers to use racial profiling during armed raids in Los Angeles, effectively allowing ICE to detain individuals based on factors such as speaking Spanish or appearing to be day laborers. This decision overturned a lower court injunction that had prohibited such practices and was met with strong dissent from the Court's liberal justices, who argued it creates a second-class citizenship status for Latino people. Justice Sonia Sotomayor condemned the ruling for enabling government overreach and potential abuse, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh authored a ten-page concurring opinion broadly supporting the decision but faced criticism for its legal reasoning and tone, with some suggesting other conservatives hesitated to publicly join it. The ruling was delivered through the Court's shadow docket without detailed explanation, fueling accusations that the conservative majority is prioritizing political motives over constitutional protections. Critics highlight that this decision undermines decades of Fourth Amendment jurisprudence and contributes to a climate of fear among immigrant communities, while supporters argue it reinforces the need for individuals to carry identification and maintain law and order. The ruling also coincides with related Supreme Court decisions restricting race-based considerations in college admissions, intensifying debates over race, justice, and immigration under President Trump's administration.