The Trump administration is invoking the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 to deport Palestine solidarity activist Mahmoud Khalil without proving any ties to Hamas. This act, drafted by known racist Pat McCarran, allows deporting individuals based on perceived foreign policy threats. Critics highlight the law's vague standards, noting that deportation can occur without proof of wrongdoing. Historical context shows that similar laws have previously undermined civil liberties, with previous applications leading to judicial pushbacks against rights violations.
Exclusion or deportation is not based on whether an alien has actually done something wrong but on whether an immigration official is 'satisfied' or 'has reason to believe' he has.
This was the year of the McCarran act, a year in which fear spread poison on all levels of American life.
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