Many people have different opinions when it comes to immigration in the United States, but what’s already been said?
We can start on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, when the Trump administration took another large victory in order to achieve President Donald Trump’s goal of being behind the largest deportation act in American History.
In a 6-3 vote by the Supreme Court, a Los Angeles judge’s order was lifted. That order had previously prevented Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from detaining people based on their appearance, occupation, primary language or even where they are at the moment. However, with the Supreme Court’s ruling, these factors can be considered relevant factors.
Per data from the United States Census Bureau, this would put the estimated 2 million Hispanic or Latino individuals living in Los Angeles alone at risk of being questioned regarding their own citizenship; to larger lengths, the 16 million living within California alone could also potentially be questioned.
Three judges dissented after the decision. Justice Sonia Sotomayor commented, “We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job. Rather than stand idly by while our constitutional freedoms are lost, I dissent.”
However, Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh wrote 10 pages explaining why the decision was made in the first place, stating, “Ethnicity alone cannot furnish reasonable suspicion; under this court’s case law regarding immigration stops, however, it can be a ‘relevant factor’ when considered with other salient factors.”
As of Sept. 23, the Department of Homeland Security reports, “Two million illegal aliens have left the United States in less than 250 days, including an estimated 1.6 million who have voluntarily self-deported and more than 400,000 deportations.”
This change in the ‘roving patrols’ hasn't been the only time immigration has been a hot topic in society’s big conversation – as a matter of fact, it continues to be relevant constantly.
Since the Trump administration has taken action on their campaign to increase deportations by having U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conduct raids in major cities, many people have responded by setting up protests across the country.
In demonstrations in downtown Los Angeles, signs read “don’t bite the hands that feed you,” representing the impact of immigrants in the U.S. Protestors have walked the streets at these organized events since the beginning of the year; however, due to clashes between demonstrators and authorities, the Trump administration had begun deploying the National Guard to “address the lawlessness.” It is notable to state that, subsequently, US District Judge Charles Breyer said, “Trump violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits the power of the federal government to use military force for domestic matters.”
Some are displaying their support of the protests in other ways, such as Iris Delgado and the Huntington Park Run Club, who post sightings of ICE agents on Instagram. On every run, they also bring flyers and cards to each run informing people and local businesses of their rights.
Another topic of conversation related to immigration began on Sept. 28 when it was announced that reggaeton artist Bad Bunny would be performing at the 2026 Super Bowl LX halftime show. Recently, he had explained that he had no intentions of performing in the U.S. for his tour due to concerns over possible ICE raids at his concerts, so the Super Bowl announcement was unexpected for some.
Following the halftime show announcement, Corey Lewandowski came forward and stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be attending the 2026 Super Bowl: “There is nowhere that you can provide safe haven to people in this country illegally. Not the Super Bowl and nowhere else.”
Immigration is going to continue being a defining issue for our country, with real consequences for millions of lives. Lawmakers from both sides are struggling to balance national security, economic needs, and humanitarian concerns. This is where the conversation has currently been left off, leaving us with many unanswered questions and unclear answers.
