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Judge Halts Trump's Visa Ban on Anti-Disinformation Activist

12/29/2025

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Ahmed Challenges Ban

A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the administration led by U.S. President Donald Trump from detaining Imran Ahmed, a British anti-disinformation campaigner and U.S. resident, who sued an entry ban.
The administration imposed visa restrictions on Imran Ahmed and four others for alleged online censorship.
Ahmed argued the entry ban violated his rights to free speech and due process.
A court conference is scheduled for December 29 to address the case.

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Kumar Secures Counsel

Travis County, Texas, signed a settlement requiring access to counsel at the arrestee's first court appearance.
The agreement resolves a federal class action filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas (ACLU of Texas) and others.
Savannah Kumar (ACLU of Texas attorney) notes that the right to counsel protects those who cannot afford bail and reduces job loss and custody issues, and the Court unanimously approved the settlement.

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Ahmed Challenges Ban

A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the administration led by U.S. President Donald Trump from detaining Imran Ahmed, a British anti-disinformation campaigner and U.S. resident, who sued an entry ban.
The administration imposed visa restrictions on Imran Ahmed and four others for alleged online censorship.
Ahmed argued the entry ban violated his rights to free speech and due process.
A court conference is scheduled for December 29 to address the case.

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