A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's efforts to deport foreign-born student protesters were unconstitutional, violating their First Amendment rights. Judge William Young found that officials misused their authority to target individuals for their political speech, specifically concerning pro-Palestinian protests. The administration has vowed to appeal the "monumental" decision, calling it "outrageous" and a threat to national security, while advocates praised the ruling as a significant defense of free speech for non-citizens.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.