Khalil's legal team, now including the ACLU, is contesting the arrest by U.S. Secretary of State Rubio due to allegations of support for Palestinian rights. Arrested by ICE following a dinner with his wife, Khalil is being scrutinized for alleged connections to Hamas, though not accused of any crimes. Rubio's decision reflects a broader approach towards foreign policy-related deportations, which are uncommon. Protests erupted nationwide, signaling widespread concern over perceived government actions against dissent, with ACLU asserting these actions aim to silence opposition.
"This is a clear attempt by President Trump to make an example out of Mr. Khalil and silence dissent across the country," Brett Max Kaufman, senior staff attorney with ACLU.
The Department of Homeland Security has been investigating him and gathered evidence that he was actively supporting Hamas, but not materially supporting the terror group.
U.S. law allows the secretary of state to deport a green card holder if that person is deemed to have 'potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States'.
Rubio was presented with evidence from the DHS review and determined that Khalil acted against U.S. foreign policy positions, the official said.
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