Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Columbia Student Activist Yunseo Chung

A federal judge has temporarily halted the deportation of Yunseo Chung, a South Korean student at Columbia University, following her involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. Chung, who has lived in the U.S. since she was seven and holds lawful permanent resident status, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming her deportation attempt is a form of political retribution. The administration has targeted students linked to protests as part of a broader campaign against perceived threats to U.S. foreign policy, which critics argue stifles free speech. U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald ruled that the government must notify the court if it attempts to detain Chung again, emphasizing the need for her to be heard in court. This case reflects a growing trend of legal challenges against the administration's immigration policies aimed at activists. Chung's situation is part of a larger pattern of actions against pro-Palestine voices on college campuses, as similar deportation efforts are being contested nationwide.