A federal judge has again blocked the Trump administration's attempt to detain and deport Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old Columbia University student and lawful permanent resident from South Korea, who participated in anti-Israel protests. The ruling grants a preliminary injunction, preventing ICE from taking her into custody without prior court approval, citing concerns about First Amendment retaliation. Chung's legal team argues the government's actions are an unjustifiable assault on freedom of speech.
Federal judge again blocks deportation of anti-Israel Columbia protester
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A federal judge has again blocked the Trump administration's attempt to detain and deport Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old Columbia University student and lawful permanent resident from South Korea, who participated in anti-Israel protests. The ruling grants a preliminary injunction, preventing ICE from taking her into custody without prior court approval, citing concerns about First Amendment retaliation. Chung's legal team argues the government's actions are an unjustifiable assault on freedom of speech.
Trending- 1 Chung lived in the US since age seven.
- 2 Earlier this year: Chung participated in anti-Israel demonstration.
- 3 March 8: ICE official signed administrative arrest warrant for Chung.
- 4 March 9: Federal law enforcement went to Chung’s parents’ house.
- 5 March 10: ICE official allegedly told Chung’s attorneys her green card was 'revoked'.
- 6 March 13: Law enforcement searched Chung’s dorm room.
- 7 March: Judge first ordered immigration officials to cease efforts to arrest Chung.
- 8 2025: Chung arrested during a protest at Barnard College.
- 9 Thursday: U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald issued preliminary injunction.
- Yunseo Chung remains free while her legal case proceeds.
- The ruling reinforces First Amendment protections for protesters.
- Highlights ongoing legal battles between the Trump administration and anti-Israel protesters.
What: A federal judge blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from detaining and deporting Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student and lawful permanent resident, who participated in anti-Israel protests. The ruling is a preliminary injunction, requiring 72 hours' notice for any detention attempt not related to deportation, to check for First Amendment retaliation.
When: Thursday (for the latest ruling); March (ICE attempted arrest, judge first ordered cease efforts); 2025 (Barnard College protest).
Where: Columbia University, New York City, US; Barnard College, New York City, US.
Why: The Trump administration alleges Chung's protest participation poses a serious adverse foreign policy consequence. Chung's attorneys argue it's an unjustifiable assault on First Amendment rights.
How: U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald issued a preliminary injunction. Chung sued the government.