Trump Admin Seeks Deportation of Activist Khalil
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The Trump administration seeks to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and lawful permanent resident, based primarily on a two-page letter from Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleging antisemitic activities and potential foreign policy risks. Khalil's lawyers argue this is an attempt to silence him, citing his support for Palestinians. An immigration judge will decide Khalil's fate on Friday, while his lawyers challenge his detention in federal court. The case tests the limits of deporting non-citizen protesters based on political beliefs.
The Trump administration seeks to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and lawful permanent resident, based primarily on a two-page letter from Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleging antisemitic activities and potential foreign policy risks. Khalil's lawyers argue this is an attempt to silence him, citing his support for Palestinians. An immigration judge will decide Khalil's fate on Friday, while his lawyers challenge his detention in federal court. The case tests the limits of deporting non-citizen protesters based on political beliefs.
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