Immigrant rights advocates and California officials are criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court after a 6–3 ruling on Monday lifted restrictions on "roving" immigration patrols in Los Angeles, allowing federal agents to conduct stops based on factors such as race, language, and employment.
The decision reverses a lower court order that had barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from detaining people without reasonable suspicion. The prior order cited concerns that agents were targeting individuals at bus stops, construction sites, and other public spaces based on appearance or perceived immigration status.
