Judge: Trump can’t deport researchers just for working in content moderation
A US federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from using visa restrictions to deport researchers working in content moderation and disinformation. The ruling prevents the State Department from targeting these professionals without evidence of foreign manipulation.
Why it matters
The decision protects the ability of independent researchers to study online misinformation without fear of government retaliation.
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