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Federal agents allegedly targeted Latinos with racial slurs and suspicionless immigration stops in Los Angeles, sparking a major legal challenge that claims violations of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. Plaintiffs, including Vasquez Perdomo, argue agents used derogatory terms like “tonks” and “wet” and targeted individuals based on appearance and socioeconomic status — not individualized suspicion. Evidence includes deposition testimony and body cam footage, with agents reportedly continuing similar tactics under new names. DHS defends its actions as focused on public safety, dismissing the lawsuit as a distraction from crimes by undocumented immigrants. A judge has set a September 24th status conference to address the motion, as this case underscores the growing tension between immigration enforcement and civil liberties in America.

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