On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Inquisitr reported that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly criticized a California federal judge’s decision to halt immigration raids initiated by the Trump administration, citing concerns over racial or ethnic bias.
During an appearance on Fox News, Noem described the judge’s ruling as “ridiculous” and “wrong,” asserting that the government had filed a notice of appeal on Sunday with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, appointed by former President Joe Biden, issued a 52-page order on Friday granting two temporary restraining orders. The first order addresses alleged violations of Constitutional rights by immigration agents in Southern California, while the second protects attorneys who claimed they were prevented from communicating with their clients, a practice deemed a violation of the Fifth Amendment.
The judge’s order stated that roving patrols without reasonable suspicion contravene the Fourth Amendment and that blocking access to legal counsel violates the Fifth Amendment. The ruling emphasized substantial evidence contradicting claims that such violations were not occurring.
Noem defended the Trump administration’s approach, stating that immigration operations were based on casework and followed established law enforcement practices. She argued that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) focuses on removing dangerous individuals from communities and does not target people based on race or ethnicity. Noem expressed confidence that the government would prevail in its appeal, asserting that the judge’s rationale was flawed.
The controversy stems from ongoing immigration enforcement actions under the Trump administration, which have faced legal challenges from federal judges aiming to curb unconstitutional practices.
Source: Inquisitr
