A wave of legal challenges has emerged as Cornell University student activists confront deportation threats from U.S. immigration officials. Momodou Taal, a pro-Palestinian student, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after being told to surrender to ICE following his vocal support for Palestinian resistance movements. This situation has triggered rallies at Cornell, with supporters arguing that the deportation threats are retaliatory actions against those exercising their right to free speech. In addition, civil rights groups have stepped in, filing lawsuits to challenge the legality of these deportation actions, citing violations of the First and Fifth Amendments. As tension rises, the discussion surrounding free speech and the treatment of international students in the U.S. continues to be a focal point.