Imran Ahmed

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The transatlantic speech war

As of May 2026: Filed lawsuit seeking to block deportation, granted temporary restraining order

On December 23, 2024, Secretary of State Marco Rubio banned five Europeans from entering the United States—including the EU's former top tech regulator and leaders of anti-disinformation groups. The charge: pressuring American tech companies to censor lawful speech. One sanctioned figure, Imran Ahmed, holds a U.S. green card and now faces potential arrest and deportation.

Updated May 16

Notable Quotes

This is an unconstitutional attempt to arrest and expel me from the United States.

from The transatlantic speech war · Updated May 16

I will not be bullied away from my life's work of fighting to keep children safe from social media's harm and stopping antisemitism online.

from The transatlantic speech war · Updated May 16