The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed federal immigration authorities to restart “roving” raids across California, siding with President Donald Trump’s request to continue aggressive enforcement measures. The decision lifts a lower court order that had blocked the controversial operations, which critics say rely on racial profiling and threaten to ensnare lawful residents and citizens.
The raids, first halted in July by a federal judge, targeted Latino communities, Spanish speakers, and people working in industries such as construction and retail. Judge Maame E. Frimpong, appointed by President Joe Biden, found strong evidence that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was conducting unlawful detentions without individualized suspicion or legal representation. The Ninth Circuit lat