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Highlights
- A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unconstitutionally chilled speech by targeting pro-Palestinian students for deportation, signaling a broad First Amendment limit on retaliation.
- The 161-page ruling says deportation actions aimed to deter protests and suppress First Amendment activity, not address immigration concerns, marking a strong constitutional boundary.
- The ruling emphasizes government retaliation for speech is forbidden by the First Amendment, applying protections to noncitizens as well as citizens.
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References
Federal judge rules Trump unconstitutionally targeted Gaza war protesters for deportation

‘Full-throated assault on the First Amendment’: Judge rips into Trump over attempts to deport pro-Palestinian academics | CNN Politics

Judge finds Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students in searing rebuke

Federal judge criticizes Trump over free speech in ruling for student protesters

Judge issues blistering opinion against Trump policy to deport pro-Palestinian students

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Judge takes down Trump’s ‘bullying’ in victory for pro-Palestine students
