The federal government's move to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist, raises alarm about the risks faced by non-citizens engaging in political activism. Khalil, a green card holder, was detained by ICE agents acting on a State Department order linked to his involvement in protests over the Gaza conflict. His legal challenges highlight the tension between free speech rights and immigration enforcement, echoing past policies during the Trump administration aimed at deporting those seen as sympathetic to groups like Hamas. Khalil’s case reflects broader fears among international students regarding their safety in academic activism.
Khalil's arrest has undoubtedly sent a chill through university communities all around the country, and it has definitely sparked a round of fear amongst university students.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio doubled down on the administration's actions, saying, 'This is not about free speech. This is about people that don't have a right to be in the United States.'
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