Over the weekend in Pasadena, California, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a Latina mother in front of her children, sparking distress among local residents. Witnesses reported that the agents claimed to have a warrant but did not present documentation during the arrest. The incident has reverberated through the Pasadena community, highlighting tensions around ICE operations. Concurrently, a federal lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration alleging systematic targeting of individuals with brown skin in Southern California. The lawsuit accuses ICE agents of conducting violent and indiscriminate arrests without probable cause and detaining individuals in harsh, "dungeon-like" conditions. Plaintiffs describe severe treatment, including being forced to kneel overnight with guards striking detainees who fell from exhaustion and denial of basic needs such as bathroom access. Legal groups in Los Angeles have condemned these practices as discriminatory and unconstitutional. In response to the intensifying ICE raids, trained volunteers have begun patrolling Los Angeles streets to support affected communities. The ongoing immigration enforcement actions have caused upheaval and trauma for families in Southern California.