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Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment case
- A federal judge allowed noncitizen academics in a pro-Palestinian case to seek relief if their immigration status changes as retaliation for free speech.
- Young described the policy as an unconstitutional conspiracy to limit free speech and create a chilling effect on scholars.
- The judge said a noncitizen challenging status change must show membership in the two plaintiff groups and current, valid status before Sept. 30, 2025.
- The decision comes after evidence showed the government targeted more than 5,000 pro-Palestinian protesters during the campaign.
- The court highlighted concerns about retaliation against academics for exercising First Amendment rights.
- Judge Ramya Krishnan of the Knight First Amendment Institute commented on the administration's intimidation tactics being 'lawless'.
- The ruling indicates potential remedies to protect First Amendment rights for affected academics.
- The case has included public figures and university affiliates connected to Tufts and Columbia universities.
- The judge criticized high-level officials for not honoring the First Amendment in this conduct.
- The court acknowledged the complex path for Khalil’s case through immigration courts before the appellate ruling addressed jurisdiction.
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