A federal judge has ruled that Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University scholar, cannot be deported until a court makes a further decision regarding his case. Detained by immigration authorities under allegations of spreading Hamas propaganda and having ties to the organization, the Indian academic has garnered significant support from various factions, including academic organizations and civil rights groups. In a statement, the ACLU of Virginia has expressed its intent to challenge what it terms the illegal deportation by the Trump administration, emphasizing concerns over free speech. The case has sparked wider discussions about immigration policies targeting international students and the implications of political views on academic freedom.