Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old student at Columbia University, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for attempting to deport her due to her participation in pro-Palestinian protests. Her attorneys have characterized the government's actions as a shocking overreach and an unjustifiable attack on her rights. Following her arrest at a protest, authorities moved to revoke her permanent residency status, mirroring broader efforts to target activists. This situation has instilled fear among international students at Columbia, prompting concerns over their visa security amid increasing government scrutiny of pro-Palestinian activism.
Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old Columbia University student, is suing the Trump administration over efforts to deport her due to her involvement in pro-Palestinian protests.
Attorneys describe the government's actions against Chung as a shocking overreach and an unprecedented assault on her rights as a permanent resident.
The lawsuit highlights how, following Chung's protests, immigration authorities began attempts to revoke her status, demonstrating a broader crackdown on immigrants protesting U.S. policies.
Chung's case sheds light on a climate of fear among international students at Columbia, fearing revocation of their visas due to activism.
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