On June 19, immigration agents arrested Emma de Paz and other undocumented individuals at a Los Angeles Home Depot, often targeting those based on their appearance. Carlos Barrera, Emma's brother, highlighted the lack of warrants and the assumptions based on her ethnicity. Advocates claim that these actions reflect a pattern of racial profiling against Latino workers, with raids occurring at known immigrant work sites. A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed to challenge the constitutionality of these practices, underscoring concerns about immigration enforcement in the region.
Eva Bitran, director of immigrants' rights at the ACLU of Southern California, stated, 'There is a real sense that it is open season on anyone who appears to be an immigrant.'
Carlos Barrera commented on the arrest of his sister Emma de Paz, saying, 'They had no reason to arrest her. They didn't have a warrant.'
Advocates argue that evidence is mounting that immigration agents are engaging in widespread racial profiling against undocumented individuals.
Videos show immigration agents arresting individuals who appear Latino, often without verifying their immigration status first.
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