Marc Lamont Hill speaks with Mahmoud Khalil about detention, dissent and the fight for Palestinian rights. After fleeing Syria's civil war, Palestinian Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil was detained in the United States for more than 100 days after protesting against Israel's genocide in Gaza. He says his arrest was meant to silence dissent and intimidate others from speaking out.
These immigrants, many like a farmworker in Texas or a cancer survivor, remain in detention due to the Trump administration's no-bond policy, preventing their release regardless of circumstances.
"My family and I are so happy to hear that my brother, Lucas, was released by Venezuela today," said Sophie Hunter, Lucas's sister, in a statement from Global Reach, which works to bring home Americans detained abroad. "We cannot wait to see him in person and help him recover from the ordeal."
Bukele's rejection included a video montage claiming Abrego Garcia had not endured torture, arguing he looked healthy and even gained weight during detention.
The situation escalated as persecution of Mr. Murphy and his companions raised concerns about their safety and freedom, spotlighting the challenges faced by humanitarian activists.
