ICE Settles With Immigrant Rights Leader Who Sued Over First Amendment Violations

A New York City activist who alleged in court that he was targeted for deportation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement because of his political speech settled his lawsuit against the government, winning a three-year reprieve from deportation, the activist, Ravi Ragbir, told The Intercept.

The settlement ends a long-running court battle over whether the government is allowed to target people for deportation based on their political speech, and whether courts have the power to protect the First Amendment rights of undocumented immigrants.

Ragbir was the executive director of the New Sanctuary...