A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration, halting broad immigration raids in Los Angeles. The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit filed by immigrant rights groups and recent detainees, who argue that the raids are unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cannot conduct arrests based solely on race, ethnicity, language, or other discriminatory factors.

The judge's decision, released on Friday, blocks DHS from making indiscriminate arrests in several counties, including Los Angeles and Ventura. The order follows weeks of reports detailing aggressive enforcement actions by federal agents, which have included raids at work sites, Home Depot stores, and other public locations. Judge Frimpong noted that these actions have led to widespread fear within Latino communities.

"Roving patrols without reasonable suspicion violate the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, and denying detainees access to legal counsel violates the Fifth Amendment," Frimpong stated in her ruling. The judge emphasized that the evidence presented in the case indicated a pattern of racial profiling and warrantless arrests.

The temporary restraining order will remain in effect for 10 days, during which a hearing is scheduled for July 16. The lawsuit was supported by organizations such as the ACLU of Southern California and United Farm Workers, who argue that the federal government has been targeting vulnerable communities without just cause.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has been vocal about the issue, intervening during a federal operation in MacArthur Park that showcased a heavy law enforcement presence. Her actions effectively halted the operation, which had drawn significant public outcry.

The judge's ruling also highlighted the poor conditions faced by detainees at the federal facility on Los Angeles Avenue, where over 300 individuals have been held in cramped and unsanitary conditions. Reports indicate that detainees have been deprived of food and clean water for extended periods.

In response to the ruling, California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed support for the decision, stating, "Justice prevailed today. The court’s decision puts a temporary stop to federal immigration officials violating people’s rights and racial profiling."

U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, however, disagreed with the allegations made in the lawsuit, asserting that federal agents operate within the law. He stated, "Our federal agents will continue to enforce the law and abide by the U.S. Constitution."

The judge's ruling marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement practices in the United States, particularly in California, where tensions have escalated amid federal efforts to increase deportations.