All articles tagged with #racial profiling
Twin Cities law enforcement leaders urge federal agents to halt racial profiling amid the ICE/Border Patrol crackdown, saying officers and community members of color are being targeted and calling for accountability.
Minnesota and Illinois filed lawsuits against the Trump administration to halt a surge of federal immigration agents, arguing the crackdown is unconstitutional, causes racial profiling and disruptions to daily life (lockdowns, business closures), and follows the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis and subsequent protests; Illinois’s suit alleges unlawful tactics by CBP/ICE across the state.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar accused ICE agents of racial profiling after her son was pulled over and asked for proof of citizenship, raising concerns about immigration enforcement targeting Somali communities in Minnesota amid harsh rhetoric from President Trump.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar reported that her son was pulled over by ICE agents and asked to prove his citizenship, amid broader concerns of racial profiling and a federal immigration surge targeting Somali communities in the Twin Cities, which Omar attributes to racist comments by President Trump.
The US Department of Homeland Security has launched 'Operation Catahoula Crunch' in New Orleans and Minnesota, targeting criminal and undocumented immigrants amid political tensions, racial profiling concerns, and controversial statements by President Trump about Somali communities, with local officials and communities responding with support and protests.
ICE officials may be present at the 2026 Super Bowl, with a Trump administration adviser suggesting enforcement actions could occur, sparking controversy given Bad Bunny's role as halftime performer and his U.S. citizenship, amid broader accusations of racial profiling against Latinos by ICE.
U.S. citizens, including a woman who recently gave birth, have reported wrongful detention and racial profiling during immigration raids, leading to legal actions against the government amid increased enforcement and Supreme Court rulings affecting citizens' rights.
Alex O'Keefe, a former writer for 'The Bear,' was detained by NYPD police on a Bronx train after a woman complained about his sitting posture, which he claims was racially motivated. Police confirmed he was issued a summons for disorderly conduct but was not arrested. O'Keefe shared his experience on social media, alleging racial bias and police misconduct, and called for safer, fairer treatment for all commuters.
Alex O'Keefe, a Black former writer for 'The Bear,' was detained and handcuffed by MTA police on a train after a white woman complained about his sitting position, leading to accusations of racial profiling and a dispute over conduct rules.
The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed ICE agents to consider race and other profiling factors during immigration stops, leading to increased fears among immigrant communities about racial profiling and self-deportation, with enforcement surges reported in cities like Chicago and Boston.
Brian Gavidia, a US citizen and small business owner in LA, is suing the Trump administration over racial profiling during immigration raids, which have caused fear and disruption in his community. Despite a court order halting such raids, the Supreme Court's decision has allowed them to continue, intensifying concerns among residents like Gavidia, who plans to keep fighting for his rights.
Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a flight after a misunderstanding with staff, with his coach claiming the security guard was disrespectful and recognized Nurmagomedov, leading to accusations of racial profiling.
The Supreme Court lifted a federal judge's order that restricted ICE from making arrests without probable cause in Los Angeles, allowing ICE to continue targeted immigration enforcement, a move criticized by California leaders as enabling racial profiling and threatening personal freedoms.
The Supreme Court lifted restrictions on federal immigration enforcement tactics in California, allowing for more aggressive actions that critics say could lead to racial profiling and violate constitutional rights, while supporters claim it enhances law enforcement effectiveness.
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with immigration raids in Southern California that rely on racial or linguistic profiling, despite lower court orders and dissent from liberal justices criticizing the broad and potentially unconstitutional profiling tactics.