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‘Pretty sure he’s wet:’ Immigration agents used racial slurs during LA sweeps, court records show
Federal immigration agents in Los Angeles used racial slurs like 'wet' and 'tonks' to target individuals during immigration raids, according to court records. Plaintiffs in Vasquez Perdomo vs. Noem argue agents engaged in discriminatory stops, citing bodycam footage and text messages as evidence. The case challenges ongoing practices of racial profiling by immigration enforcement despite prior legal restrictions.
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