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Imran Ahmed Fights Visa Threat Amid Tech Regulation Advocacy

1/7/2026

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Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), faced visa revocation threats from the Trump administration.
Ahmed's research has influenced policies by the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish Federations of North America.
Amy Spitalnick and other Jewish allies support him, while he says he is targeted for advocating regulation of tech platforms.
Ahmed has secured a legal restraining order to prevent detention amid aggressive immigration enforcement.

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Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), faced visa revocation threats from the Trump administration.
Ahmed's research has influenced policies by the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish Federations of North America.
Amy Spitalnick and other Jewish allies support him, while he says he is targeted for advocating regulation of tech platforms.
Ahmed has secured a legal restraining order to prevent detention amid aggressive immigration enforcement.