A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully targeted pro-Palestinian students for deportation as part of a suppressive campaign against free speech on college campuses. The ruling highlighted constitutional violations by Homeland Security and State Department officials, with the judge sharply criticizing the administration’s tactics and President Trump’s approval of the suppressive measures. One detained student remains in custody after being swept up in this crackdown, raising legal and human rights questions about governmental overreach in higher education environments.
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