Footage shows immigration agents using slurs to describe Latinos targeted in raids

NPR | By Adrian Florido

Published July 29, 2026 at 4:28 PM EDT

Bodycam footage and texts show immigration agents using slurs about Latinos targeted in Los Angeles raids. The ACLU uncovered the evidence in its lawsuit alleging racial profiling.

Adrian Florido

Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

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