Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Lift on California Immigration Restrictions

The Trump administration has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a temporary restraining order that blocks immigration enforcement tactics in Southern California, which a federal judge deemed unconstitutional and indiscriminate. U.S. District Judge Maame E. Frimpong found substantial evidence that the enforcement methods violated constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, leading to restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents' ability to detain individuals without reasonable suspicion. The Justice Department argues that these restrictions hamper immigration law enforcement and defends the use of factors like language proficiency and employment in targeting undocumented immigrants, asserting that such generalizations can increase the likelihood of lawful suspicion. The administration also denies the existence of a White House-ordered quota to arrest 3,000 immigrants daily, despite public statements suggesting otherwise. This emergency appeal comes amid other judicial setbacks to the administration's aggressive immigration policies, including blocks on canceling temporary protected status and expedited deportations. The Supreme Court's decision on whether to grant emergency relief will be pivotal in shaping the administration's immigration enforcement in the region.