Democratic Lawmakers Visit Detained Students Khalil and Öztürk Amid Deportation Threats
Massachusetts lawmakers visit detained students Rümeysa Öztürk and Mahmoud Khalil, facing removal from the U.S. over activism, condemning inhumane conditions.
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A group of Democratic lawmakers visited ICE detention facilities in Louisiana to meet Rümeysa Öztürk and Mahmoud Khalil, both facing deportation due to their pro-Palestinian activism. Senator Ed Markey and representatives from Massachusetts decried the conditions of their detention and the absence of charges against them, emphasizing concerns about due process and free speech violations. The Trump administration has labeled Khalil and Öztürk as national security threats due to their activism, arguing that they support terrorist activities. Critics claim their detainment reflects broader political motivations aimed at suppressing dissent.
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