Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Sweeping Immigration Tactics in Southern California

A federal appeals court upheld a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from carrying out widespread immigration stops and arrests in Southern California, ruling that such practices violate constitutional protections.

The court heard arguments from federal government representatives seeking to overturn the July 12 order by Judge Maame E Frimpong, who asserted that the immigration enforcement tactics are discriminatory and lack reasonable suspicion.

This legal action follows a lawsuit initiated by immigrant advocacy groups, which claim that the administration's approach systematically targets individuals based on race and language. The government contested the claim, arguing the evidence was insufficient, but faced sharp scrutiny from the judges.

(With inputs from agencies.)