Court Blocks ICE Roving Patrols in Southern California | JQJO

A federal appeals court upheld a lower court's ruling blocking "roving patrols" by ICE agents in Southern California. The court found the patrols likely violate the 4th Amendment by stopping individuals without reasonable suspicion. The ruling prevents agents from detaining people based solely on race, ethnicity, or location. While the Trump administration argued the injunction would hinder enforcement, the court disagreed, citing numerous stops in a short time frame. The case is ongoing, but the ruling effectively halts indiscriminate sweeps in seven Southern California counties.