Columbia Activist Mahmoud Khalil Faces Deportation Amid Controversy Over Free Speech
Immigration judge rules Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist with a pregnant wife, can be deported due to alleged threats to U.S. foreign policy.
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Overview
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported following a Louisiana judge's ruling based on claims that he threatens U.S. foreign policy, allegedly influenced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio's memo. Khalil, who has an American wife expecting their child soon, maintains that the ruling violates due process and free speech principles. His legal team plans to appeal, contesting the evidence used against him and considering asylum options. This case has raised concerns about the implications for free speech rights and the targeting of dissenters within U.S. immigration law. Khalil's supporters argue the ruling reflects a broader suppression of activism.
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- Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student and Syrian-born permanent U.S. resident, can be deported over his pro-Palestinian activism, according to a federal immigration judge.
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The judge cited that Khalil's presence poses 'adverse foreign policy consequences' under the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952. This determination was supported by a memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The ruling raises concerns about suppressing dissent and free speech, especially for non-citizens. Critics argue it sets a dangerous precedent where expressing views critical of U.S. foreign policy could lead to deportation.
Khalil's lawyers are preparing to appeal the decision and have until April 23 to file applications for relief to stop his deportation. They also plan to explore asylum options and have challenged his detention and potential deportation in federal court.
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