SCOTUS Emergency Stay Lets ICE Use Language, Race In Los Angeles Stops

An emergency Supreme Court order temporarily lifted a lower-court bar, allowing ICE patrols in Los Angeles to factor language, race/ethnicity, location, and type of work when initiating stops. Local leaders and civil-rights groups warn of racial profiling risks and potential impacts on citizens and lawful residents. Rep. Jimmy Gomez describes a chilling effect and eroding trust, while California and LA officials signal limited cooperation as litigation continues.