Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Columbia Student Yunseo Chung

A federal judge has ordered immigration officials to stop efforts to detain Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student involved in pro-Palestinian protests, following her lawsuit against President Trump and his administration. U.S. District Judge Naomi Buchwald issued the restraining order just one day after Chung filed her case, arguing that the government's actions represent an infringement on her First Amendment rights. Chung, who has lived in the U.S. since she was seven, claims she participated in the protests as a member of a larger group and did not engage in any leadership or high-profile activities. The lawsuit also notes that Chung was arrested during a separate protest but emphasizes she was never disciplined for her actions at the encampment. This case follows the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, another protester, highlighting the administration's targeting of anti-Israel activists. Chung's legal battle raises significant concerns regarding the implications for free speech and activism among students.