Supreme Court OK’s Trump Admin’s
Supreme Court Backs Trump-Era ICE Policies
Ruling Overview
The Supreme Court handed a major victory to former President Trump’s immigration agenda,
lifting restrictions on ICE operations in Los Angeles.
The decision overturns lower-court rulings that had limited enforcement actions
in areas with large undocumented populations.
Key Legal Question
At issue was whether ICE could consider race, language, or location when questioning individuals.
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh wrote that while “ethnicity alone cannot justify enforcement action,”
it may be considered with other factors if it supports “reasonable suspicion.”
Lower Court Block Overturned
A prior ruling by Judge Maame Frimpong found ICE’s reliance on such factors unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment.
The 9th Circuit upheld her decision, citing lack of transparency.
Broader Impact
The Supreme Court’s reversal grants ICE broader discretion nationwide,
reinforcing executive authority in immigration enforcement amid ongoing legal challenges.
