On the record · Updated October 18, 2026
quoted in her ruling
3 things Judge Noël Wise said, verbatim, on August 30, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the story each one belongs to.
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“The Secretary of State has wide latitude to enforce the provision with no limiting principles on how enforcement priorities are determined.”
on the unchecked executive discretion the court found unconstitutionally vague
Reason.com Federal Court Rules Speech-Based Deportations Violate the First Amendment ›
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“The government has offered a chilling message regarding protected speech — speak out against Israel or in support of Palestinians and we will revoke your visa and deport you. Behave.”
on the chilling effect of deportation threats against pro-Palestinian student speech
PBS NewsHour Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules ›
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“Tomorrow, or perhaps even today, targets may include anyone in the United States who exercises their freedom of speech to simply express opinions the government does not like”
on the ruling's warning that deportation for speech could expand beyond pro-Palestinian views
PBS NewsHour Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules ›
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