Unsealed government documents and recent court rulings allege the Trump administration targeted foreign students and scholars for pro‑Palestine speech, raising constitutional and immigration‑law alarms. Federal filings reviewed by a judge showed internal memoranda that linked protest participation, opinion pieces and social‑media posts to enforcement recommendations; plaintiffs argue the actions amounted to viewpoint‑based targeting. A federal judge warned the administration not to alter the immigration status of students who sued, and held that prosecutors’ conduct could trigger immediate relief for affected academics and students. Legal observers say the rulings increase pressure on universities to defend academic freedom and on counsel offices to prepare for heightened litigation risk. For campus leaders, the ruling underscores the fragility of international enrollments and the legal exposure created when immigration enforcement intersects with campus protest. Administrators are weighing communications strategies, student protections, and litigation contingencies as courts continue to scrutinize internal enforcement materials.