The US government is appealing a court ruling that blocked its policy to deport noncitizen technology researchers who monitor safety risks on major online platforms, including X. A judge found the policy unconstitutional and overly broad, noting no evidence linked targeted researchers to foreign powers, while another judge criticized Secretary of State Marco Rubio for targeting Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
Background
The US government under Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pursued a policy targeting foreign nationals who research and expose harmful content on platforms like X, framing it as a national security measure. Critics argue the policy criminalizes legitimate academic and advocacy work in digital safety research.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 15, 2026 at 02:24 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10