Targeting Free Speech in Academia

This chapter examines the implications of a deportation case involving a non-citizen op-ed co-writer, shedding light on the dangers posed to First Amendment rights, especially for international students. It critiques the actions of ICE and far-right groups targeting student activists, particularly those advocating for social justice and Palestinian rights, revealing the chilling effect on campus discourse. The discussion also highlights the need for universities and the Biden administration to protect students from deportation risks linked to their political expressions and activism.