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Federal immigration agents in Los Angeles used racial slurs like 'wets' and 'tonks' to describe Hispanic and Latino individuals during 2025 raids, according to body-camera footage and text messages cited in court filings. A lawsuit by Southern California residents alleges racial profiling, with a judge temporarily blocking arrests based on race, though the Supreme Court later stayed the decision.

Federal immigration agents in Los Angeles used racial slurs like 'wet' and 'tonks' to target individuals during immigration raids, according to court records. Plaintiffs in Vasquez Perdomo vs. Noem argue agents engaged in discriminatory stops, citing bodycam footage and text messages as evidence. The case challenges ongoing practices of racial profiling by immigration enforcement despite prior legal restrictions.

Federal immigration agents in Los Angeles used racial slurs like 'wet' and 'tonks' to target Latinos during sweeps, according to court records cited in a lawsuit. Plaintiffs allege agents conducted discriminatory detentions without reasonable suspicion, violating constitutional protections against unreasonable seizures.