A judge is slamming the brakes on the Trump administration's attempt to deport a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's 2024 student encampment protests.

A federal judge has blocked the deportation of a pro-Palestinian activist, involved in student protests at Columbia University, following his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement over the weekend.

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Monday that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University will be the first “of many to come” as his administration cracks down on campus demonstrations against Israel and the war in Gaza.