ICE racially profiles mainly the Hispanic/Latinx community

Question

ICE has a big impact on the Hispanic community and making them fear going out to work, go to the grocery store and even afraid of calling the police if they see any crime. "16% of foreign-born Latinos have avoided calling the police or reporting a crime for fear of being questioned about their legal status. Another 15% of foreign-born Latinos have avoided public places like parks or recreation areas, and 14% reported that they have avoided speaking Spanish in public. This survey also found that 10% of foreign-born Latinos are avoiding work situations where they might be asked about their citizenship status" (Brookings.edu, R.Sanchez. Gabriel, Edward D.Vargas, 2025) . These statistics aren't surprising especially with how ICE profiles them  "we asked respondents directly what a white border patrol agent whom they might encounter would assume their race to be, based on their skin color, hairstyle, or facial features." Gabriel R. Sanchez and Edward D.Vargas stated. This proves why many are affected and afraid stepping outside to do their day to day basis things, and has become a fear to many Hispanic/Latino adults but has also become a fear for many kids including those in elementary.

Answer 1

This claim that ICE tends to target one community (Hispanic/Latinx), is evidently true. The Brookings article on this topic is a good argument in support, and other sources seem to back up this claim as well. According to Salud Carbajal, ICE made more than 16,000 arrests of immigrants with no criminal convictions, and Latinos made up 90% of those arrests. Another source explains how during the first six months of President Trump's second administration, "arrests in Latino communities have increased sharply without any evidence linking many of these arrests to higher crime levels." (Mountain Democrat).

Sources:

https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3343

https://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/state/latino-ice-arrests-have-skyrocketed-since-january-report-shows/article_4f4019d1-9119-5e02-897a-e11a855e0f94.html

Answer 2

Yes, ICE is targeting Latinos, especially in recent times. This is supported by the UCLA article, which reports a significant increase from approximately 276 arrests per day in January 2024 to around 558 arrests per day. These numbers show a dramatic increase in Latinos being arrested. Brookings.edu further provides evidence that this increase is directly related to Latino targeting by showing statistics that show how the Supreme Court ruling that allows ICE to profile is affecting most of the Hispanic population. The criteria for a stop are as follows: the type of location where they were found, the type of job they appeared to be working, whether they speak Spanish or English with an accent, and their apparent race or ethnicity. The article mentions that, despite not being undocumented, it is estimated that 75% of Latinos can speak Spanish well. This put a large population in the light to be targeted by ICE, as ICE is allowed to profile based on key components of heritage, such as language.

Sources:

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/racial-profiling-by-ice-will-have-a-marked-impact-on-latino-communities/

https://luskin.ucla.edu/ucla-report-finds-latino-arrests-by-ice-have-skyrocketed-under-the-trump-administrations-second-term

Answer 3

Claim: ICE racially profiles mainly the Hispanic/Latinx community.

After researching this claim, I found it to be true based on recent reports and legal rulings. According to NPR and the American Immigration Council, a 2025 supreme court decision allows ICE agents to consider race and ethnicity as a part of their justification for immigration stops. This ruling has raised serious concerns about racial profiling, since it mainly affects the Hispanic and Latinx community who are more likely to be targeted during these enforcement operations. The American Immigration Council explains that the decision removed restrictions that were meant to prevent agents from stopping people solely based on their appearance or language. While ICE’s work can involve other immigrant groups, evidence shows that Hispanic groups experience the greatest impact. Therefore, the claim that ICE mainly profiles this demographic and it is supported by data and analysis.

Links:

https://www.npr.org/2025/09/13/nx-s1-5507125/the-supreme-court-clears-the-way-for-ice-agents-to-treat-race-as-grounds-for-immigration-stops 

https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/supreme-courts-decision-racial-profiling-immigration-raids/

Answer 4

The claim that ICE policies and enforcement practices have disproportionately affected the Hispanic community is true, and the sources supporting it are credible. The Brookings Institution, a well-established, nonpartisan research organization, is a legitimate source that provides policy analysis based on verified data. Additional evidence comes from an NPR report describing a recent Supreme Court decision that allows immigration agents to consider factors such as race, language spoken, and workplace location during immigration stops. This ruling has raised significant concerns about racial profiling, as it effectively permits ICE agents to use racial or ethnic characteristics as grounds for suspicion. The New York Times also reported on a case involving José Escobar Melina, a Latino U.S. citizen who was wrongfully detained by ICE agents on his way to work. According to the article, the agents never asked for identification or immigration status before detaining him, highlighting how easily these new standards can result in unjust treatment.

These examples show how the ruling and ICE’s enforcement practices can foster fear within Hispanic communities, discouraging people from everyday activities like working, shopping, or contacting law enforcement. Each source cited, Brookings, NPR, and The New York Times, is reputable and either presents direct government documentation or firsthand accounts, minimizing bias and strengthening the reliability of the claim. Together, these reports illustrate that ICE actions and related judicial decisions have had a tangible, negative impact on Hispanic individuals, reinforcing the truth of the original statement.

Sources: https://www.npr.org/2025/09/13/nx-s1-5507125/the-supreme-court-clears-the-way-for-ice-agents-to-treat-race-as-grounds-for-immigration-stops

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/us/ice-race-ethnicity-immigration.html

Answer 5

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The claim stated is true, based on the source that is provided above, it is safe to say that this is a legitimate source of information. The source “Racial profiling by ICE will have a marked impact on latino communities” by Gabriel R Sanchez and Edward D Vargas states many real life situations that show how ICE targets the latino community and how it affects many aspects of one’s life who fits into the “mexican” stereotype.  To add on, as I was looking into the source I had come across that Brookings is a non profit organization that analyzes this information and interprets it into sources to inform others. Not only is Brookings supporting the claim that latinos are being targeted by ICE but other sources like “American immigration council” that is a fact based and well cited source is also discussing how the U.S supreme court issued a decision that clears the way for racial profiling during immigration raids and sweeps. This tells us that ICE is allowed to stop and question anyone who they suspect to be an immigrant. According to CBS news a south florida man says he is traumatized from being stopped twice in two weeks by ICE who demanded to see his identification despite being a U.S citizen.They zip tied him up and took him to the back of the store where other detainees were sitting on the side walk, then he was released just for him to get detained again the following week just because of his appearance. Not only are we getting a real life situation of ICE racially profiling an individual but it is law that you must have a valid reason to ask for identification not just because you assume one is an immigrant because of their skin color. In conclusion, this shows us how ICE is discriminating and racially profiling individuals who fit the latino stereotype. 

Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-man-says-he-was-twice-stopped-by-ice-claims-racial-profiling/ 

https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/supreme-courts-decision-racial-profiling-immigration-raids/

Answer 6

This claim is correct. There is a court case called Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo, which has been stayed by the Supreme Court, reopening debates about Fourth Amendment rights and the State's interest in considering race and ethnicity a relevant factor for both reasonable suspicion and probable cause. USA Today claims that the Trump Administration has been using four criteria to determine who ICE agents can stop, including apparent race or ethnicity, speaking Spanish or English with an accent, presence at a particular location, and the type of work the person does. NPR News also supports this claim of discrimination towards Hispanics, claiming that immigration officers are considering race as a factor to detain someone.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/10/immigration-enforcement-stops-race-language-job/86048527007/

https://www.npr.org/2025/09/13/nx-s1-5507125/the-supreme-court-clears-the-way-for-ice-agents-to-treat-race-as-grounds-for-immigration-stops

Answer 7

This claim is true. After looking into the source listed, I found that

• Over half (53 %) of Latino immigrants reported worrying that a family member or close friend would be deported, and nearly one in five (19 %) said they worry a great deal and all the time. 

• A national survey found that 32 % of Latino parents say they will avoid signing their children up for public benefits because of fear related to immigration enforcement, and 26 % say they are avoiding or will avoid communicating with school officials or teachers. 

These data show broader and deeper impacts of immigration enforcement on Latino immigrant communities than the original numbers alone convey, including heightened fear, avoidance of public services, and enforcement practices that diverge from stated priorities.

Looking into different sources, I found other surveys with similar answers

• Four in ten immigrants say they feel “less safe” since President Trump took office, and a similar share expect their financial situation to worsen in the coming year.
• Immigrants’ worries about detention or deportation have risen sharply since 2023, even among lawfully present immigrants and naturalized citizens, and many say these worries are affecting their health. 

Source:

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/racial-profiling-by-ice-will-have-a-marked-impact-on-latino-communities/ 

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/kff-survey-of-immigrants-views-and-experiences-in-the-early-days-of-president-trumps-second-term/

Answer 8

After examining the article by Gabriel R. Sanchez and Edward D. Vargas, “Racial profiling by ICE will have a marked impact on Latino communities,” I agree with the authors’ claim that ICE’s actions are disproportionately targeting Latino communities. The article highlights the fear that has spread among Hispanic and Spanish-speaking populations due to racial profiling. Many individuals now fear leaving their homes, going to work, or even shopping for groceries because they worry that their appearance or language could make them targets for ICE agents. As a Hispanic person myself, I find this extremely unfair and disheartening. Many Latinos come to the United States seeking a better life for their families, often leaving behind everything they know. However, with ongoing ICE raids and the Supreme Court allowing agents to use race and language as criteria for profiling, this fear has only deepened. These actions not only threaten safety and stability but also create a lasting sense of powerlessness within the Latino community. Even in the face of this injustice, our community needs to stand together, support one another, and continue raising our voices. Unity and awareness are powerful tools against discrimination, and through collective strength, we can continue to challenge unfair practices and show pride in our Latino identity.   

Racial profiling by ICE will have a marked impact on Latino communities | Brookings   

Answer 9

I found the claim that ICE is racially profiling people off the streets primarily of latino community to be true. The source provided is a legitimate and trustworthy source. Brookings is a nonprofit that specializes in research like this. Both of the authors of the article are accredited and specialize in race and governance studies. I also found an article issued by the American Immigration Council that went further into the topic and talked about how a Californian judge ordered the ICE raids to be barred. It then went to talk about how the Trump administration had an emergency bill granted through the supreme court that halted California's ruling. The American Immigration Council stated, “This gives immigration agents a “green light” to once again stop anyone they guess to be here illegally—even if a central reason for the stop was race.” 

 

In conclusion ICE is racially profiling people off the streets, primarily of Latino descent. The Trump administration is behind this force and is actively working to keep it this way. Despite push back from states such as California.

 

https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/supreme-courts-decision-racial-profiling-immigration-raids/ 

 

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/racial-profiling-by-ice-will-have-a-marked-impact-on-latino-communities/ 

Answer 10

Ice racially profiles mainly the Hispanic/Latinx community

In recent years Ice has been heavily cracking down on illegal immigaration and unfortuantly the Hispanic community has been their main target. In a recent analysis done by UCLA Latinos have accounted for nine out of ten ICE related arrest. To be more detailed about this there were about 558 Latino arrests per day during Trumps first hundred days, which coincides with ICE’s rampant run. Another piece of evidence that supports this claim is the recent supreme court ruling that essentially allows ICE to racially profile; this ruling allows ICE to use stop people based on: apparent race or ethnicity, speaking spanish or english with an accent, presence at a particular location such as carwash or day laboreer pickup site, and the type of work the person does. Ice may use this criteria within the LA area where the hispanic population is high. The fact that the criteria mainly uses language, specifically spanish, apparent racial appereance, and being in spaces historically dominated by latinos as a indicator of who is justifiably targeted shows us that the hispanic community is indeed the victim of higher profiling done by ICE. Although some may argue that ICE dosn’t discriminate, as they only go off citizenship status, the facts ramain and to claim that ICE only goes off citizenship status is also false as they have detained an unexcpetable amount of U.S. citizens for appearing latinx and werent even asked to provide paper work, they were just taken without any due process thanks to the supreme court ruling.

We found that more than 170 US citizens have been held by immigration agents. They’ve been kicked, dragged and detained for days | LAist

ICE can now stop people due to race, language and job. What we know.

UCLA Report Finds Latino Arrests by ICE Have Skyrocketed Under the Trump Administration’s Second Term