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‘Pretty sure he’s wet:’ Immigration agents used racial slurs during LA sweeps, court records show
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Sergio Olmos and Wendy Fry | CalMatters , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The agents allegedly used derogatory language to identify targets during sweeps.
A court filing has revealed disturbing behavior by federal immigration agents in Los Angeles . The agents allegedly used derogatory language to identify targets during sweeps. This information is part of a motion for a preliminary injunction in a case currently before a federal judge.
The motion claims that agents have been making stops without suspicion or cause, and that these actions have been discriminatory. The court filing includes text messages that support these allegations. Further details about the case and the alleged actions of the immigration agents are available from the court records and related news sources.
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Category: safety Published: July 28, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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