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Judge Rules Trump Admin Targeted Students Over Israel Criticism

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A federal judge in California ruled the Trump administration unlawfully targeted international students for deportation due to their criticism of Israel's war in Gaza. Judge Noël Wise found key legal foundations used for arrests were unconstitutional, arguing officials wielded them to suppress protected speech. The ruling declared immigration law vague and allowing removal for First Amendment-protected activities. Conor Fitzpatrick of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression called the decision a victory for inalienable free speech rights. The ruling follows a Massachusetts case where a Reagan-appointed judge found the administration singled out pro-Palestinian speech for retribution. Lawyers sued on behalf of Stanford Daily staff who faced self-censorship fears. The climate of fear followed last year'shell

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