John Lennon vs. The U.S. (lawsuit)

In the early 1970s, John Lennon, the former Beatle, faced deportation from the United States due to a drug conviction in the UK. The U.S. government sought to expel him, citing his anti-war activism as a potential threat. Lennon countered with a lawsuit, arguing that his rights were being violated. The case became emblematic of the tensions between government authority and personal freedoms during a time of political unrest. Ultimately, Lennon won the lawsuit, allowing him to stay in the U.S., highlighting issues around immigration, activism, and the limits of governmental power.