FIRE says government cannot punish protected speech
Foundation for Individual Rights and ExpressionOrganization representing the plaintiffs
FIRE says the ruling affirms that government cannot punish protected speech simply because officials dislike people's views.
“The government cannot punish people for protected speech”
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Rubio appeals Stanford Daily's protected-speech ruling; FIRE defends it
The Stanford Daily and Jane Doe challenged immigration provisions used against protected expression. Judge Noel Wise granted declaratory relief limited to the challenged statutory portions. Federal defendants appealed on October 14, 2026; the plaintiffs defend the ruling.
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The plaintiffs' legal organization opposes immigration penalties for protected expression and welcomes the declaratory ruling.
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FIRE announces the court's ruling on the provisions it challenged.
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FIRE says the provisions are unconstitutional when used to revoke visas or deport people for protected speech.
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The case concerns speech-based immigration penalties. FIRE expressly rejects that use of government authority.
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