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A 2025 Trump-era policy targeting noncitizen researchers over speech-related work is sued as a First Amendment violation.
A lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., alleges the Trump administration used immigration policy to suppress free speech by targeting noncitizen researchers, academics, and advocates working on social media content moderation, fact-checking, or disinformation.
The Coalition for Independent Technology Research, represented by the Knight First Amendment Institute and Protect Democracy, claims the policy—enacted in December 2025—violates the First Amendment by denying visas or deporting individuals based on their work, creating a chilling effect.
Named defendants include Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
The administration maintains visas are a privilege and that its actions align with national security and foreign policy, calling the lawsuit baseless.
Noncitizen researchers report altering their work, avoiding travel, or leaving the U.S. due to fear of deportation.
Una política de 2025 de la era Trump dirigida a investigadores no ciudadanos sobre el trabajo relacionado con el habla es demandada como una violación de la Primera Enmienda.