Judge Blocks Deportation for Student Speech | Greenville News

Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 30, 2026 · 1m

A California federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to deport international students for expressing views on Palestine or criticizing Israel, ruling that free speech — even dissenting opinions — is a cornerstone of democracy, not grounds for deportation. The case, sparked by Stanford University’s student newspaper, revealed students fearing backlash for covering pro-Palestinian protests, leading to legal action against misuse of immigration law. The judge condemned the administration’s targeting of students labeled “Hamas sympathizers” under a controversial White…