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Supreme Court's Ruling Fuels Controversy Over Racial Profiling

9/11/2025

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The Supreme Court permitted federal immigration officers to use racial profiling during armed raids in Los Angeles, reversing a lower court's ban.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, emphasizing the harm to Latino individuals.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh minimized the impact of racial profiling, claiming stops are usually "brief."
Critics warn this ruling promotes state-sponsored racism and undermines rights for U.S. citizens and legal residents.
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit, alleging Fourth Amendment violations.

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The Supreme Court permitted federal immigration officers to use racial profiling during armed raids in Los Angeles, reversing a lower court's ban.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, emphasizing the harm to Latino individuals.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh minimized the impact of racial profiling, claiming stops are usually "brief."
Critics warn this ruling promotes state-sponsored racism and undermines rights for U.S. citizens and legal residents.
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit, alleging Fourth Amendment violations.