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Supreme Court to Address Free Speech for Immigration Judges

2/20/2026

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The Knight First Amendment Institute filed a cross-petition with the U.S. Supreme Court.
The case aims to clarify free speech protections for immigration judges.
It targets a policy that bans immigration judges from discussing immigration law publicly.
The Institute notes a Fourth Circuit–D.C. Circuit split over jurisdiction under the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) and urges direct court challenges.

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The Knight First Amendment Institute filed a cross-petition with the U.S. Supreme Court.
The case aims to clarify free speech protections for immigration judges.
It targets a policy that bans immigration judges from discussing immigration law publicly.
The Institute notes a Fourth Circuit–D.C. Circuit split over jurisdiction under the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) and urges direct court challenges.