Video Evidence of Slurs Sparks Preliminary Challenge to Immigration Stops in LA

The ACLU and partners filed a motion for a preliminary injunction after body-camera footage and text messages reportedly show federal immigration agents in Los Angeles detaining immigrants—often Latinos—while using crude language and racial slurs, arguing these stops are unconstitutional and discriminatory. The videos, dating to mid-2025, are part of court-ordered discovery in a lawsuit against DHS components; a temporary restraining order had previously barred indiscriminate stops but was paused by the Supreme Court as litigation continued, with a hearing set for Sept. 24.