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9th Circuit Blocks Racial Profiling in Immigration Enforcement

8/2/2025

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In a landmark decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked immigration agents from detaining individuals based solely on their language or occupation, a move celebrated by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as a victory against racial profiling. However, the Trump administration is gearing up to appeal, seeking to challenge these judicial constraints on immigration enforcement.

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Story summary

In a landmark decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked immigration agents from detaining individuals based solely on their language or occupation, a move celebrated by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as a victory against racial profiling. However, the Trump administration is gearing up to appeal, seeking to challenge these judicial constraints on immigration enforcement.