US Immigration Policy Blocking Deportation of Online Hate Researchers

A US judge has blocked an immigration policy aimed at deporting noncitizen technology researchers who monitor safety risks on online platforms. The policy, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, targeted researchers who flag illegal or harmful online content as national security risks. However, US District Judge James Boasberg ruled that the US showed no evidence linking any targeted researchers to a foreign power attempting to censor Americans or manipulate US public debate. The judge deemed the policy too broad, potentially sweeping in any noncitizen working in content moderation. The decision comes as the US continues to deport noncitizen researchers despite a July ruling blocking the policy as unconstitutional. Online hate researcher X has continued to monitor safety risks despite the threat of deportation.