Judge blocks Trump’s visa curbs for foreign researchers, trust & safety experts

 A US federal judge has blocked an immigration policy targeting foreign researchers. This policy could deny visas or deport professionals working on misinformation. The judge ruled the policy likely violates the First Amendment’s free speech protections. The decision affects individuals linked to US-based organizations combating digital hate. This ruling prevents the government from enforcing the policy during ongoing legal proceedings. A US federal judge has blocked an immigration policy targeting foreign researchers. This policy could deny visas or deport professionals working on misinformation. The judge ruled the policy likely violates the First Amendment’s free speech protections. The decision affects individuals linked to US-based organizations combating digital hate. This ruling prevents the government from enforcing the policy during ongoing legal proceedings.