Agents Accused of Racial Profiling in LA | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 2m

Federal agents in Los Angeles are under fire for allegedly racially profiling immigrants, targeting those who look Latino without suspicion, and using violent slurs like “tonks” and “wet” — claims backed by body cam footage and depositions. The ACLU of Southern California is suing, arguing these practices violate constitutional rights and terrorize essential workers, while DHS defends its actions as necessary for national security, dismissing critics as “performative outrage.” The case, now before Judge Maame E. Frimpong, could set a major precedent on immigration enforcement and civil…