US judge dismisses suit by British anti-disinformation act

A federal judge in New York dismissed a lawsuit by British anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed that challenged the Trump administration's ability to detain and deport him.



U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska in Manhattan said on Tuesday that while Ahmed "very well may have valid causes of action," she was required to conclude under a recent court ruling that she lacked jurisdiction to hear his free speech and due process claims under the U.S. Constitution.



Preska's ruling opens the door to Ahmed's detention, but the judge said she would leave the earlier restraining order in effect for five business days to allow Ahmed time to pursue an appeal.



President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and his administration's use of visa and green card revocations have faced legal challenges that have divided U.S. courts.



Late last year, a U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining Ahmed, after the U.S. permanent resident sued officials over an entry ban for his role in what Washington alleges is online censorship.



. Ahmed, the 47-year-old CEO of the U.S.-based Center for Countering Digital Hate, lives in Washington. He says his wife and child are both U.S. citizens, and he did not immediately respond to a request for comment.