Nieman Lab·2026-04-07

Federal appeals court supports injunction against ICE in L.A. Press Club lawsuit

In September 2025, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) limit its use of force against journalists, observers, and peaceful protesters during its ICE raids in Southern California. It was a victory for the suit’s plaintiffs, including the L.A. Press Club, The NewsGuild-CWA, and ACLU SoCal, who claimed that attacks on journalists co

In September 2025, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) limit its use of force against journalists, observers, and peaceful protesters during its ICE raids in Southern California. It was a victory for the suit’s plaintiffs, including the L.A. Press Club, The NewsGuild-CWA, and ACLU SoCal, who claimed that attacks on journalists co

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