Judge Rules Against Silencing Critics | Dallas News

A federal judge in California just delivered a landmark ruling declaring the U.S. government’s deportation tactics against noncitizens expressing criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza unconstitutional — a major victory for free speech. Judge Noël Wise ruled that such actions violate the First and Fifth Amendments, echoing a similar decision from Boston last year. She condemned the chilling effect on campuses, where international students feared speaking out, leading some to quit journalism or go silent. The judge warned this could spiral into a broader crackdown on dissent, stressing that all Americans — regardless of citizenship — are protected by the Constitution when voicing unpopular opinions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/adca49fdf9622aeb