Imran Ahmed, chief of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, lives lawfully in Washington DC with his American wife and child.  X
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Firstpost26-12-2025, 06:13

British Tech Campaigner Sues Trump Admin Over 'Unconstitutional' US Visa Ban

  • Imran Ahmed, head of CCDH and a US permanent resident, sued the Trump administration over a US visa ban, calling it unconstitutional.
  • The US State Department denied visas to Ahmed and four other European tech regulation figures, accusing them of coercing US social media platforms.
  • The EU condemned the move, vowing to defend its regulatory autonomy and seeking clarification from Washington.
  • Ahmed, a critic of Elon Musk, secured a temporary restraining order against his potential arrest or detention.
  • The State Department defended its decision, stating the US is not obligated to allow foreign aliens to reside in the country.

Why It Matters: British tech campaigner Imran Ahmed challenges a US visa ban, sparking a debate on regulatory autonomy and free speech.

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