Supreme Court Allows ‘Random’ ICE Stops in Los Angeles: What to Know

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may continue to conduct enforcement operations at places suspected of harboring illegal immigrants while a lawsuit on the matter plays out in court. The Sept. 8 order allows ICE to consider apparent race, language, and the type of work and workplace when performing the operations. Here’s what to know: ‘Random’ ICE Stops Tackling illegal immigration was a key part of President Donald Trump’s campaign platform in 2024, and his second term has seen an increase in deportations. To that end, ICE enforcement surged in California beginning in June, especially targeting “sanctuary cities” such as Los Angeles....