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Mass Deportation Campaign Sparks Legal Challenge and Public Outcry in LA

Since June 2025, the Trump administration has led a sweeping deportation campaign, resulting in up to 3,000 arrests per day nationwide, including large-scale operations in Los Angeles. These raids triggered mass protests, legal action, and an ongoing public debate over
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ICE Raid at Cannabis Farm Sparks Worker Death, Legal Fallout

On July 11, 2025, an ICE raid at a large cannabis farm in Southern California led to the death of one worker and the arrest of nearly 200 undocumented individuals. The incident occurred at Glass House Farms, a major grow
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Federal Judge Blocks ICE’s “Roving Patrols” in Southern California

In July 2025, a federal court issued a major ruling restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles and six surrounding counties. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by the ACLU, immigrant advocacy groups, and multiple California
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Media Organizations Push for Permanent Protections for Journalists Amid Protest Violence

Throughout July 2025, following numerous incidents where journalists were harmed by LAPD during anti-ICE protests, prominent media organizations—including the Los Angeles Press Club, Reporters Without Borders, and the Committee to Protect Journalists—have intensified their campaign for long-term protections. These organizations
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Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order to Stop LAPD from Using Force Against Journalists

On July 11, 2025, a federal court intervened decisively in response to LAPD actions against journalists during recent anti-ICE protests. Judge Hernán D. Vera granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) specifically prohibiting LAPD officers from using certain non-lethal weapons—including rubber
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LA Press Club Files Federal Lawsuit Against LAPD for Targeting Journalists During Anti-ICE Protests

On June 16, 2025, the Los Angeles Press Club, along with media outlet Status Coup, filed a significant federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), citing severe mistreatment and targeted harassment of journalists covering anti-ICE protests across Los
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Former Employee Sues In-N-Out Burger for Hairstyle Discrimination

On June 11, 2025, Elijah Obeng, a former employee of In-N-Out Burger, filed a $3 million lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court, accusing the company of racial discrimination and wrongful termination based on his hairstyle. Obeng alleges that he
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State Bar of California Files Lawsuit Over February Bar Exam Mishandling

In May and June 2025, the State Bar of California filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against an examination vendor responsible for severe administrative errors during the administration of the February 2025 California Bar Exam. The lawsuit accuses
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Class Action Targets Insurers Over Wildfire Coverage Pullouts in LA

In May 2025, multiple homeowners filed class-action lawsuits in Los Angeles County Superior Court against over 200 insurance companies—including State Farm, Farmers, and Mercury—alleging collusion to drop coverage in high-risk wildfire areas such as Malibu and Pacific Palisades. The plaintiffs
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Jessica Mah and Justin Caldbeck in Legal Crossfire Over Startup Fallout

In May 2025, Jessica Mah, founder of inDinero and Mahway, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against venture capitalist Justin Caldbeck, alleging sexual harassment, defamation, and retaliation. Mah claims Caldbeck’s behavior damaged her reputation and interfered with
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