The US Supreme Court has ruled that sweeping immigration raids can continue in Los Angeles, overturning a federal judge's order that had prohibited agents from making stops without reasonable suspicion.
This Monday's decision is favorable for President Donald Trump, who has pledged to ramp up deportations of migrants residing illegally in the U.S. The conservative majority of the court ruled 6-3, granting agents the authority to conduct stops based on race, language, or job, as a legal challenge regarding the recent immigration sweeps proceeds through the court system.
Liberal justices expressed strong dissent, asserting that the ruling jeopardizes constitutional protections. Justice Brett Kavanaugh noted that while ethnicity alone cannot constitute reasonable suspicion, it may be considered alongside other relevant factors.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor voiced concerns over racial profiling, stating that the ruling would expose many individuals to unjust treatment based on their appearance or occupation. Critics, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, described the decision as dangerous and un-American, warning it threatens to erode personal freedoms.
The Supreme Court's ruling highlights the administration's aggressive approach to immigration enforcement, which began in June during increased tensions and subsequent protests in LA. The debate over immigration policy continues as the Trump administration prepares to extend operations to other major cities.
