Deportation attempt highlights conservative hypocrisy on free speech

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian U.S. permanent resident, was arrested on March 8, 2025, by U.S. officials and faces deportation due to his political speech. His case highlights a shift among conservative voices who previously defended free speech but now support his expulsion. Khalil's deportation attempt has been temporarily blocked by a judge, but he remains at risk. Critics argue that the Trump administration's actions against him reflect a broader campaign to silence pro-Palestine voices in the U.S. Protests have erupted in support of Khalil, with various groups advocating for his release. Some Democratic leaders have spoken out against the deportation, while others have remained silent, complicating the political response to the situation.