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Video: Federal agents use violent language to describe Latinos or immigrants
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Helen Jeong and Mekahlo Medina , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the lawsuit and the footage are available from NBC Los Angeles, which obtained the video footage.
Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court. They are seeking a ruling to limit the actions of certain federal agents. The lawsuit is related to the treatment of individuals who may be Latino or immigrants.
Body-worn camera footage is part of the lawsuit. This footage shows arrests and the language used by agents. Further details about the lawsuit and the footage are available from NBC Los Angeles , which obtained the video footage.
The lawsuit involves groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California.
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Category: safety Published: July 28, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court. They are seeking a ruling to limit the actions of certain federal agents. The lawsuit is related to the treatment of individuals who may be…
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