Summary
President Trump's administration denied claims that immigration agents are using racial profiling. The lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security alleges that officials have been arresting individuals without proper legal processes and targeting Latino communities.
Key Facts
- The lawsuit, Escobar Molina et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, was filed by D.C. residents and a nonprofit.
- Plaintiffs argue that immigration officials are making arrests without warrants or probable cause.
- The case claims these practices unfairly affect Latino communities.
- President Trump's administration claims immigration enforcement is lawful and not based on race.
- Several plaintiffs report being arrested without warrants, including José Escobar Molina and others with pending immigration applications.
- The government filing states that ICE actions are based on legal authority.
- In 2025, a goal of 3,000 daily arrests for ICE was set by Homeland Security officials.
