The Supreme Court on Monday allowed federal agents to expand immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles, marking a significant victory for the Trump administration. The 6-3 decision overturned a lower court’s restriction on “roving patrols” that had prohibited stops based on race, language, job, or location.

U.S. District Judge Maame E. Frimpong had previously ruled that immigration tactics in Los Angeles violated constitutional rights, citing evidence of widespread misconduct. The lawsuit, filed by immigrant advocacy groups, alleged systematic targeting of individuals based on appearance during the administration’s crackdown.

The court’s ruling permits agents to continue operations while the case proceeds in California. Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, criticizing the decision as a failure to protect vulnerable communities from discriminatory practices. Department of Homeland Security officials defended the policy, stating enforcement targets illegal presence, not race or ethnicity.

The development occurred as President Trump addressed supporters, emphasizing his administration’s approach to immigration enforcement in Los Angeles.