A wave of legal action has emerged from students facing deportation threats as tensions escalate over immigration policies. Momodou Taal, a pro-Palestinian activist and permanent resident at Cornell University, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to block an order demanding his surrender to ICE. He voices concerns that the fight transcends personal stakes, emphasizing the broader implications for democratic rights. Similarly, a Columbia University student, who has lived in the U.S. since childhood, is suing to halt her deportation after federal agents allegedly targeted her during anti-Israel protests. Court documents reveal that she is facing potential threats to her permanent legal status. Both cases highlight a growing backlash against perceived government actions that stifle free speech and dissent, particularly among pro-Palestinian activists in Ivy League institutions. Advocates for these students argue that the deportation orders symbolize a chilling effect on activism and free speech in the current political climate.