A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that the Trump administration continues to violate the constitutional rights of detained immigrants by restricting their access to attorneys at a downtown detention facility. The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit filed by immigrant advocacy groups back in July, which accused the administration of targeting individuals based on race, conducting warrantless arrests, and denying access to legal counsel. Judge Maame E. Frimpong noted that, despite previous orders requiring the government to facilitate confidential communications between detainees and their lawyers, evidence shows non-compliance has occurred. The court's order mandates that attorney visitation be available seven days a week with necessary disclosure to legal representatives regarding any closures of the facility. Instances reported by attorneys indicate ongoing barriers to private consultations, as well as moving detainees unexpectedly to facilities that do not accommodate legal visitation at all. By granting this preliminary injunction, the judge made it clear that the government cannot lock people up and cut them off from their lawyers, stated Mark Rosenbaum, a Public Counsel attorney involved in the case.