A federal judge in Boston has ruled that the Trump administration’s policy to deport noncitizens for protesting the war in Gaza is unconstitutional. The ruling came after a trial, where university associations claimed the policy was an attempt to silence students and scholars who criticized Israel or showed sympathy for Palestinians.
The court agreed with these claims, stating that the policy would create fear among university communities and violate the First Amendment. Lawyers for the administration argued there was no such policy, but witnesses testified about visa revocations based on protected speech.
The judge’s decision is seen as a significant victory for free speech advocates, who argue that the policy targeted immigrants unfairly. The ruling may impact future enforcement of immigration laws by universities and other institutions.
Source: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/federal-judge-rules-trump-unconstitutionally-targeted-gaza-war-protesters-for-deportation