Judge Orders Flight Risk Checks Before Immigration Arrests | California News

A federal judge is poised to halt warrantless immigration arrests in Los Angeles unless agents first verify if the person poses a flight risk — a move that could reshape raids across Southern California. Evidence, including body cam footage and text messages, shows agents often targeted Latinos without proper checks, using vague justifications like “illegal presence” or claiming people were fleeing — sometimes contradicted by video. The ruling would require officers to assess community ties before arresting, unless the individual has a serious criminal record, marking a major shift from past practices where supervisors allegedly told agents to “start grabbing people.” This decision aligns with nationwide court trends blocking warrantless arrests, though it’s narrower than a previous order that was paused — focusing on pre-arrest assessments rather than who can be initially stopped. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/abbbe4ef3a88642f