Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel activist, has added President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to his ongoing lawsuit, claiming they violated his constitutional rights and engaged in a targeted campaign against pro-Palestinian advocates. The amended petition details how Khalil has been an active participant in protests at Columbia University against Israeli military actions. His lawyers argue that the detention threats from the Trump administration have not been imposed for First Amendment protected speech, indicating a misuse of immigration law for political purposes.
Anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil argues that Trump and Secretary of State Rubio violated his rights, leading to retaliatory detention due to his pro-Palestinian advocacy.
Khalil's petition claims the Trump administration's actions aim to prevent his expression and deter others from supporting Palestinian rights.
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