Rubio threatens deportation for pro-Palestine protestors

independent.co.uk

Marco Rubio has threatened to deport green card holders involved in pro-Palestine protests, following the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University activist. Khalil was arrested by ICE despite being a lawful U.S. resident. Rubio's comments signal a significant escalation in the Trump administration's approach to student activists. He stated that visas and green cards would be revoked for those supporting Hamas, a designated terrorist organization. The Department of Homeland Security supports the arrest, linking it to Trump's executive orders against anti-Semitism. Critics argue this violates First Amendment rights, as Khalil has not been charged with a crime.


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