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ICE Raids Surge 212% in California Amid Controversy

8/12/2025

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up raids in California, defying a federal order against racial profiling. Arrests surged by 212%, yet the state remains behind Texas and Florida. A controversial no-bond policy now subjects many immigrants to indefinite detention, igniting legal battles led by the ACLU.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up raids in California, defying a federal order against racial profiling. Arrests surged by 212%, yet the state remains behind Texas and Florida. A controversial no-bond policy now subjects many immigrants to indefinite detention, igniting legal battles led by the ACLU.