A rally in support of Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil is planned for Monday evening in D.C., along with events in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Khalil, detained by federal immigration agents, faces deportation as a national security risk despite having participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. A judge ruled in favor of deportation, citing serious foreign policy consequences. Khalil’s attorney plans to appeal the decision, claiming unfair treatment during the immigration hearing. Khalil, a legal U.S. resident, has been at the center of controversy for his involvement in protests against the Gaza conflict. The Trump administration views his actions as supporting terrorists, leading to his arrest and detention. Critics argue that Khalil’s detention violates his rights to free speech and due process. Other critics of Israel on college campuses have also faced crackdowns, with Georgetown University scholar and Brown University professor facing similar consequences. The case highlights the ongoing struggle between free speech and national security concerns regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. The rally aims to bring attention to Khalil’s case and advocate for his release while highlighting the broader issue of silencing dissenting voices on college campuses.
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