Online hate researcher keeps hammering X despite deportation threat
A researcher from the Center for Countering Digital Hate is challenging a US immigration policy that targets noncitizen technology researchers. A federal judge previously blocked the policy, but the US government is appealing the decision.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between national security, immigration policy, and the ability of independent researchers to monitor online platforms for safety risks.
“Transparency isn’t censorship” Online hate researcher keeps hammering X despite deportation threat US won’t back down from fight to deport technology researchers.
33 Center for Countering Digital Hate founder Imran Ahmed sued to challenge an immigration policy targeting researchers monitoring the biggest US platforms. Credit: via CCDH Center for Countering Digital Hate founder Imran Ahmed sued to challenge an immigration policy targeting researchers monitoring the biggest US platforms. Credit: via CCDH Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav The US is not backing down from its fight to deport noncitizen technology researchers who monitor safety risks on the biggest online platforms.
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