Supreme Court Allows ‘Random’ ICE Stops in Los Angeles: What to Know

A lower court judge had ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement could not target individuals solely based on race or use of the Spanish language.

Protestors demonstrate against ongoing ICE operations while blocking the Sixth Street Bridge between Boyle Heights and downtown L.A. in Los Angeles, on July 1, 2025. Mario Tama/Getty Images

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may continue to conduct enforcement operations at places suspected of harboring illegal immigrants while a lawsuit on the matter plays out in court.

The Sept. 8 order allows ICE to consider apparent race, language, and the type of work and workplace when performing the operations.