ACLU of Southern California

08/14/2026

No one should have to live wondering whether they or someone they love will be disappeared by the government.

Which is why today we’re asking a federal court to block the government’s practice of conducting unlawful, warrantless arrests.

08/14/2026

At the steps of the United States Courthouse here in DTLA with CHIRLA, UFW, NDLON, ACLU SoCal, community members and advocates demanding ICE OUT OF LA and supporting the Vasquez Perdomo v. Mullin case, challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful warrantless immigration arrests across Southern California.

Since immigration raids escalated across Los Angeles last year, federal agents have routinely arrested community members without warrants and without making the individualized determination of escape risk required by federal law. This case is an important part of our broader fight to hold the administration accountable and protect our communities from lawless enforcement actions.

ICE OUT OF LA 🔥🔥🔥🧊🔥🔥🔥

08/13/2026

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07/31/2026

In newly disclosed government records and body-worn camera footage, we’ve exposed what advocates on the ground have known all along: the Trump administration has a pattern of stopping people simply for appearing to be low-income or working-class and Latine.

Which is why plaintiffs in our Vasquez Perdomo v. Mullin case asked a federal court last night to block the administration from conducting suspicionless and racist immigration stops. With our plaintiffs, we will continue fighting in court until these discriminatory and unlawful practices end.

07/29/2026

07/28/2026

The Constitution prohibits police and federal agents from using race as a substitute for individualized suspicion. Full stop.

Yet, in newly disclosed government records and body-worn camera footage, we've exposed what community members and advocates on the ground have known all along: the Trump administration has a pattern of stopping people simply for appearing to be low-income or working-class and Latine.

Which is why plaintiffs in our Vasquez Perdomo v. Mullin case asked a federal court last night to block the administration from conducting suspicionless and racist immigration stops.

With our plaintiffs, we will continue fighting in court until these discriminatory and unlawful practices end.

Records released as part of a lawsuit challenging racial profiling show that immigration agents used slurs to refer to Latino targets.

07/13/2026

In the hours and days to come, we will learn more about this man, his family and loved ones, and the circumstances that led to his death. We demand a transparent investigation involving state and local officials, as this rogue agency has shown itself to be dangerous, destructive, and outside the law. It must be stopped.

Follow your local news for the latest updates.

07/13/2026

Last week, a federal court ordered DHS to stop using force to block plaintiffs in L.A. Press Club v. Mullin — journalists, a legal observer and members of the public — from documenting immigration enforcement operations.

This ruling marks a significant win for press freedom, civil rights and constitutional accountability, affirming that the government may not use force to prevent public scrutiny, especially as it engages in destructive raids that are ripping families apart and terrorizing our communities.

As the case continues, remember we keep us safe. If you see DHS in your neighborhood, record them. And if you’re headed to a protest, know your rights: aclusocal.org/know-your-rights/protesters .

07/09/2026

07/01/2026

A year ago, on July 2, 2025, five individuals along with four organizations filed a lawsuit to end unlawful immigration stops and arrests, and to protect access to counsel and due process rights for people in immigration detention.

Today, as we await further decisions in this case, Vasquez Perdomo v. Mullin, our advocacy on the ground does not stop. Federal agents continue to: target community members based on perceived race or ethnicity, conduct suspicionless stops, execute warrantless arrests and rely on local law enforcement to support immigration raids.

We across the southland will not stand for it. In the City of Los Angeles, we urge the LAPD to comply with the city's sanctuary policies and decline 911 calls to support immigration raids. And we call on our state legislators to pass SB 1105 to ensure the Trump administration does not commandeer our local police forces to carry out their mass deportation scheme or to silence Californians who are speaking out against federal abuses.

Sound on to hear from our Senior Policy Counsel and Organizer Andrés Kwon on why these steps are necessary.

Send a message to your legislator urging them to protect Californians: https://aclusocal.co/sb-1105

Video credit: Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights