The article highlights the U.S. government's recent actions against pro-Palestine protesters under a 1952 immigration provision originally aimed at communist sympathizers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invoked this law to arrest individuals like Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder, effectively revoking their status due to alleged threats to U.S. foreign policy interests. Legal experts raise concerns regarding the application of this provision, particularly its potential infringing on free speech rights and the unclear adherence to necessary notification processes in Congress.
Protestors march to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil on March 11, 2025, in New York City.
Legal experts have pointed out that, while green card holders do have more protections under the law from anti-immigrant actions, the Secretary of State has authority to remove them.
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