A series of legal battles has unfolded as several Georgetown University researchers and students, particularly those with ties to pro-Palestinian views, have been detained by immigration authorities. A U.S. judge has ordered that a Georgetown researcher cannot be deported until the court makes a final decision, amid growing concerns about free speech and academic freedom. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested multiple academics, including Indian scholar Badar Khan Suri, leading to allegations that these actions are part of a broader crackdown by the Trump administration on scholars speaking out against its policies. As legal advocates rally for the detained individuals, questions arise regarding the implications for freedom of expression in academia. The situation continues to develop, with multiple cases still pending in court.