Columbia student protester sues Trump administration while evading ICE arrest

Published



A pro-Palestinian student protester at Columbia University who is in the country on a green card sued the Trump administration to stop federal immigration authorities from deporting her. 

After the State Department revoked Yunseo Chung’s student visa and permanent residency status earlier this month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement attempted to arrest the South Korean activist on the grounds that she had engaged in “concerning conduct” during a “pro-Hamas” protest, per the lawsuit.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.