Court Blocks Trump Administration's Immigration Arrest Strategy in Los Angeles

A federal appeals court has upheld a decision preventing immigration-related arrests in Los Angeles without probable cause, dealing a blow to the Trump administration's policies. The court found that arrests based on appearance and language were likely unlawful, supporting claims of racial profiling.

The controversy stems from President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids. This unprecedented military support for civilian police highlighted tensions regarding immigration enforcement tactics.

Los Angeles and other municipalities, backed by the ACLU, claimed federal agents used unlawful methods to meet arrest quotas. A Ninth Circuit ruling echoed these concerns, restricting detentions based on ethnicity or language and maintaining the Temporary Restraining Order protecting communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)