Federal Courts Block Trump Immigration Expansions Across Multiple States

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. blocked the Trump administration's expansion of fast-track deportations for immigrants who entered the U.S. through humanitarian parole, ruling that the Department of Homeland Security exceeded its authority and that the immigrants face significant risks. Meanwhile, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld restrictions preventing immigration agents from conducting mass arrests in Southern California based on race, language, or location, preserving a temporary restraining order protecting approximately 20 million residents. The court emphasized agents must have reasonable suspicion and cannot use generalized or discriminatory criteria for stops, striking a major legal setback to the administration’s deportation campaign. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass praised the ruling as a victory for the rule of law and pledged continued support for immigrant communities amid ongoing enforcement efforts. These rulings collectively challenge aggressive immigration enforcement tactics by the current administration, highlighting judicial checks on policies perceived as overreaching or discriminatory. Legal advocates hailed these decisions as important protections for immigrants’ constitutional rights and due process.