Former student Mahmoud Khalil arrested, raising constitutional concerns
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Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by federal immigration authorities last weekend. This incident marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration's actions against dissent. The arrest has raised questions about constitutional rights, particularly regarding the First Amendment. Discussions are ongoing about its implications for America's culture of protest. Experts, including a journalism professor and a historian, are examining the relationship between dissent and constitutional protections in the current political climate.