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Federal immigration agents used racial slurs during Los Angeles raids, court evidence shows
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jacob Gardenswartz , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred during Operation at Large in the summer of 2025.
Federal immigration agents have been found to have used derogatory language during raids in Los Angeles. The language, considered to be racial slurs, was used to refer to potential detainees of Hispanic and Latino descent. Body-camera footage and text messages have been cited in court filings, revealing the use of terms such as "wets" and "tonks".
These terms are widely considered to be offensive. Further details on the incident are available from the source, including transcripts of body-camera footage and court papers from the Central District of California. The incident occurred during Operation at Large in the summer of 2025.
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Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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