Trump Admin Reacts to Mahmoud Khalil's $20 Million Lawsuit Against DHS
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The Trump administration rightfully detained a dangerous activist who terrorized Jewish students and supported Hamas. Khalil's campus activities created a hostile environment for Jewish students and undermined America's foreign policy interests in the Middle East. The government acted within its legal authority to protect national security and combat antisemitism on college campuses.
This case represents a chilling attack on First Amendment rights and peaceful protest. Khalil was detained without criminal charges for exercising his constitutional right to criticize U.S. foreign policy and advocate for Palestinian rights. The administration's actions constitute political retaliation designed to silence dissent and intimidate activists.
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This case represents a chilling attack on First Amendment rights and peaceful protest. Khalil was detained without criminal charges for exercising his constitutional right to criticize U.S. foreign policy and advocate for Palestinian rights. The administration's actions constitute political retaliation designed to silence dissent and intimidate activists.
There is a 25% chance that at least twice as many deportations by U.S. ICE will occur in Fiscal Year 2025 compared with Fiscal Year 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.