NewsMyNewsLAOctober 23, 2026Los Angeles County
LA Federal Judge Partly Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Alleged Suspicionless DHS Stops
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A federal judge in Los Angeles partially granted a preliminary injunction restricting alleged race-based, suspicionless immigration enforcement stops by Department of Homeland Security agents across the district, while sealing the full order and class certification. The ruling follows a lawsuit by residents, Latino workers, and advocacy groups alleging unconstitutional detention practices and racial profiling.
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The restricts federal immigration enforcement tactics in the Los Angeles district following allegations of warrantless and discriminatory detention practices.
Key Facts
- A Los Angeles federal judge partially granted a preliminary injunction restricting alleged race-based suspicionless stops by federal immigration agents.
- The judge also granted the plaintiffs' motion to certify a class.
- The entirety of the judge's order and the class certification order were sealed from public view.
- The lawsuit was brought by residents, Latino workers, and immigration advocacy groups against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
- Plaintiffs allege unconstitutional detention practices, racial profiling, and violations of the Fourth Amendment and the Fifth Amendment's equal protection guarantee.
- Evidence submitted in the motion includes body camera footage and depositions of federal agents.
- The U.S. Supreme Court previously stayed an earlier temporary restraining order last year that allowed challenged practices to continue.
- DHS defended its field operations, stating agents operate within the law to protect American citizens.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationU.S. Supreme Court“Previously stayed an earlier temporary restraining order”PersonAngelica Salas“Executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights”OrganizationACLU of Southern California“Representing plaintiffs and tracking agency practices”OrganizationU.S. Department of Homeland Security“Defendant agency named in the lawsuit”locationRio Grande“River historically crossed by immigrants”PersonTeresa Romero“President of the United Farm Workers”PersonMaame Frimpong“U.S. District Judge who issued the order”OrganizationCoalition for Humane Immigrant Rights“Plaintiff group in the case”OrganizationUnited Farm Workers“Plaintiff organization in the case”locationLos Angeles“Location of the federal court and district”locationCalifornia“State where farm workers were affected by raids”