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Permanent resident pursued by ICE for pro-Palestine protest, wins court protection

Mar 1, 2025 · New York, NY, South Korea

Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old permanent resident and Columbia University undergraduate, was pursued by ICE in March 2025 following her arrest for trespassing at a pro-Palestine demonstration on Barnard College campus in early 2025, for which she paid a fine. ICE searched her dorm room and her parents' home but did not locate her. She filed suit against the Trump Administration alleging violation of her First Amendment rights. On June 5, 2025, U.S. District Judge Naomi Buchwald issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting ICE from arresting or detaining Chung and rejected the government's motion to dismiss, noting that ICE failed to issue her a notice to appear in immigration court. Chung subsequently returned to court on May 29, 2025, seeking to consolidate the protective order while her constitutional case proceeds.

Timeline

Jun 5, 2025Judge Naomi Buchwald issues preliminary injunction prohibiting ICE from arresting or detaining Chung and rejects government's motion to dismiss; court notes ICE failed to issue notice to appear
May 29, 2025Chung returns to court seeking to consolidate protective order while constitutional case proceeds
Mar 1, 2025ICE pursues Chung; agents search her dorm room and parents' home but do not locate her
Jan 1, 2025Yunseo Chung arrested for trespassing at pro-Palestine demonstration on Barnard College campus

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