Immigration Agents Accused of Using Racial Slurs in Los Angeles Operations
Court filings in California reveal that federal immigration agents allegedly used racial slurs like "wets" and "tonks" to refer to Hispanic and Latino individuals during immigration operations in Los Angeles in the summer of 2025. This evidence emerged as part…
Nashville, TN, July 28, 2026 —
Allegations have surfaced that federal immigration agents employed derogatory racial slurs, specifically “wets” and “tonks,” to describe Hispanic and Latino individuals. These alleged incidents occurred during immigration operations conducted in Los Angeles during the summer of 2025, according to court filings unsealed in California.
The revelation of these alleged slurs comes as part of a lawsuit that accuses immigration officials of engaging in racial profiling. The court documents provide this information as evidence within the ongoing legal proceedings.
The specific details regarding the number of agents involved, the exact dates of the operations, and the names of the individuals or specific agencies are not fully detailed in the available information. Further court proceedings are expected to provide more context and clarity on the allegations.
Story summarized from the original created by Jacob Gardenswartz on www.newschannel5.com, see more information here.
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