Human Rights Federal court rules student speech cannot be punished with deportation Attempts to expel foreign students for their political views violate First and Fifth Amendments, California judge rules iStock.com/Ryan Rahman Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Friday 04 September 2026 A federal judge in California has delivered a setback to the Trump administration’s efforts to remove foreign students over their political views, ruling that the government’s approach violat Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics America’s First Amendment meets Trump’s migration policy Politics USCIS ramps up screening for “Anti-American”, antisemitic views Disputes Jewish groups file brief in support of formerly detained Tufts student Politics US revokes visas over foreigners’ comments on Charlie Kirk’s death