An immigration judge ruled that Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, sparking national outrage and marking the beginning of a crackdown on foreign students. Khalil has until April 23 to file for relief. Khalil criticized the lack of due process and fairness in his case, with his legal team vowing to continue fighting for his freedom. The Trump administration alleges Khalil’s ties to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, justifying his deportation and citing a provision in the Immigration and Nationality Act. The administration has also targeted other foreign students for deportation based on their beliefs or affiliations.
Supporters of Khalil have protested his arrest and deportation, with concerns about the suppression of dissent and violations of due process. The administration has threatened universities with the withdrawal of federal funding for not handling protests against the war in Gaza satisfactorily. The deportation of international students and the monitoring of their social media for anti-Semitism have escalated under the Trump administration, sparking fears and protests among students and activists. The use of federal powers to target dissenting voices on college campuses has raised concerns about freedom of speech and academic freedom. The case of Mahmoud Khalil highlights the broader crackdown on foreign students and the challenges they face in the United States under the current administration.
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