NEW YORK - A Columbia University student has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to halt her deportation. Yunseo Chung, a U.S. permanent resident originally from South Korea, argues that the government is attempting to deport her because of her involvement in pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Chung, who came to the United States at the age of seven, claims the deportation proceedings are a direct result of her exercising her First Amendment rights to free speech and assembly.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York, alleges that the Department of Homeland Security is retaliating against Chung for her political views. It argues that her participation in the protests, which included organizing demonstrations and distributing leaflets, is protected under the Constitution. The suit seeks an injunction to stop the deportation proceedings and a declaration that the government's actions are unconstitutional.
Chung's legal team contends that the government's case against her is weak and based solely on her protest activities. They argue that there is no legitimate basis for deportation and that the proceedings are politically motivated. The case is expected to draw significant attention, raising questions about the limits of free speech rights for non-citizens and the government's authority to deport individuals for expressing dissenting opinions. The Trump administration has not yet commented on the lawsuit.
Columbia Student Sues to Block Deportation Over Protest Involvement
A Columbia University student is suing the Trump administration to prevent her deportation. Yunseo Chung, a legal permanent resident who immigrated from South Korea at age seven, claims she faces deportation proceedings due to her participation in pro-Palestinian protests. The lawsuit alleges the government is retaliating against Chung for exercising her First Amendment rights. This case raises concerns about the intersection of immigration law and freedom of speech.