U.S. Supreme Court Reinstates ICE Raids, Sparking Racial Profiling Concerns Los Angeles, CA – The United States Supreme Court has overturned a federal judge's suspension of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, allowing agents to detain individuals based on factors including skin color, language, and occupation. This decision, approved by six conservative judges against three progressives, has ignited widespread concern among civil rights groups and immigrant communities. Journalist Alex Segura reported from Los Angeles that the ruling effectively legalizes what many critics describe as "racial profiling." He noted that between June and July, ICE and Border Patrol conducted over 4,000 arrests in the Los Angeles area, averaging nearly 70 per day, according to the Department of Homeland Security. This marks a significant increase following the lifting of the previous suspension, which had seen arrest rates drop by 14% nationwide. Ester Méndez, an attorney, expressed her apprehension, stating, "Now, ICE agents can detain us based on the language we speak, the way our brown skin looks, the locations that we are in, and on whether we are people who are most likely working class, working at a low minimum wage." Critics, including organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), warn that this ruling legitimizes racial profiling and intensifies fear among millions of Latino immigrants and citizens. Writer Stuart Rojstaczer emphasized the core issue: "The main factor is: 'Oh, you're speaking Spanish, I'm going to pull you over.' 'Oh, you have a Spanish accent, I'm going to pull you over.' 'Oh, you have brown skin, I'm going to pull you over.' Because it's a relevant factor for them." Conversely, the conservative majority judges argue that these factors are not considered in isolation and that agents possess the legal authority to perform their duties. However, activists maintain that the decision opens the door to discriminatory practices previously prohibited in Los Angeles streets, deepening anxieties within immigrant communities.
La Corte Suprema de EE. UU. autorizó que ICE considere la raza, el idioma y el tipo de empleo como factores para detener personas en Los Ángeles, lo …
