Rubio defends revocation of Khalil's green card

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the detention and potential deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University protest organizer. He stated that the issue is not about free speech but about individuals who do not have the right to be in the U.S. Khalil, who was arrested at his apartment, entered the U.S. on a student visa in 2022 and later obtained a green card. A federal judge has temporarily blocked his deportation while his lawyers challenge the revocation of his green card. Rubio emphasized that the U.S. can deny visas for various reasons, including support for groups like Hamas. Khalil's activities are being investigated for potential national security threats, and the White House supports the decision to revoke his visa.