A difference between free speech and persecuting Jews

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The distinction between free speech and inciting hatred is under scrutiny as the U.S. government continues its moves to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and green card holder, for his alleged support of Hamas. While critics argue this is an attack on political expression, officials maintain it is necessary to uphold safety and American values.

 

"When you apply for a U.S. visa, you are a guest. You must make certain assertions... If you state that you're coming to the U.S. to participate in pro-Hamas events, that contradicts the foreign policy interests of the United States."

🚨 MARCO RUBIO NAILED IT. 🚨

🇺🇸 "When you apply for a U.S. visa, you are a guest. You must make certain assertions... If you state that you're coming to the U.S. to participate in pro-Hamas events, that contradicts the foreign policy interests of the United States."

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— Canary Mission (@canarymission) March 17, 2025

 

The BBC’s coverage of Khalil’s case presents him as a student targeted by the Trump administration for expressing pro-Palestinian views. It also suggests that his arrest and impending deportation are driven by Islamophobia, racism, and alleged influence from pro-Israel groups. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear that the administration is acting against individuals it identifies as Hamas supporters in the United States.

 

 

House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the threat posed by anti-Israel protests on campuses, recalling his visit to Columbia University. “I went to face down the angry mob at Columbia at the height of that stuff... and it was dangerous,” said Johnson. “I met with Jewish students who were hauled away off campus because they were instructed not to come to class for fear of their physical safety.”

 

While U.S. citizens cannot be deported, foreign nationals like Khalil fall within the administration’s authority. Khalil, a Syrian-born Palestinian who served as a spokesperson for the Columbia protests, is among those being removed for allegedly making college campuses and cities hostile for Jewish students. Rubio framed the policy as a deterrent to violent anti-Semitism disguised as anti-Zionism. He also positioned it as part of a broader effort to preserve America’s foundational Enlightenment values, warning that these principles are eroding at an alarming rate.

 

Khalil’s involvement with Columbia University Apartheid Divest, the group behind the protests, has raised concerns. The organization openly declared on Instagram that it seeks the “total eradication of Western civilization.” Jewish students at Columbia reported feeling unsafe, with many locking themselves in dorm rooms or being forced to move out due to conflicts with pro-Palestinian roommates. “Most of the Jewish students literally locked themselves in dorms, those who were lucky to share the room with a sane student. But those who had [pro-Palestine] room-mates had to move out, while we paid not just for the school, but for the dorms as well. It was the worst student year any Jewish/Israeli ever imagined.”

 

Khalil’s wife, Noor Abdalla, is now speaking out about his arrest. In an interview with Reuters, she revealed that Khalil had anticipated the possibility of being detained. “I didn’t take him seriously. Clearly I was naive,” said Abdalla, who is a U.S. citizen and expecting their first child next month. NBC News obtained a document stating that Khalil is “subject to removal from the United States,” with officials arguing that his presence poses “serious adverse foreign policy consequences.”

 

Abdalla met Khalil in Lebanon in 2016 while volunteering for a nonprofit that provided educational scholarships to Syrian children. They maintained a long-distance relationship before marrying in 2023. She defends her husband’s actions, telling Reuters, “Mahmoud is Palestinian and he's always been interested in Palestinian politics. He's standing up for his people, he's fighting for his people.”

 

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt countered these claims, stating that Khalil led disruptive protests, harassed Jewish students, and spread pro-Hamas propaganda. “Khalil organized group protests that not only disrupted college campus classes and harassed Jewish American students and made them feel unsafe on their own college campus, but also distributed pro-Hamas propaganda, fliers with the logo of Hamas.”

 

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Based on a report by The Telegraph  2025-03-19

 

 

[Purdey]

"In Britain, and across Europe, free speech, I fear, is in retreat."

"...just as the Biden administration seemed desperate to silence people for speaking their minds, so the Trump administration will do precisely the opposite."

https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/18/vance-speech-munich-full-text-read-transcript-europe/

 

Except when it happens in America, of course. 

[cdnvic]

Removed unfounded conspiracy speculation and replies.

[Evil Penevil]

The  arrest and possible removal of Mahmoud Khalil from the U.S. isn't a free speech issue.  He's been taken into custody because he violated the terms under which all foreigners are granted permanent resident (Green Card)  status in the U.S.  Khalil is an open supporter of a designated terrorist organization, Hamas,  who took part in illegal activities at Columbia University.  He served as a spokesman for Columbia University Apartheid Divest, an umbrella group which has directed much of the upheaval at Columbia.

 

The various encampments, building occupations, disruptions of classes and harassment of Jewish students are ILLEGAL activities.  Khalil's participation in them is enough to have his Green Card status revoked.  Moreover, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently said Khalil had distributed official Hamas propaganda pamphlets that glorified the Oct. 7 attacks.  https://apnews.com/article/columbia-university-protests-mahmoud-khalil-ice-arrests-9bf86be91daaecc98824ddeb7fef19eb

 

Here's a list of Khalil's various activities at Columbia:  https://canarymission.org/individual/Mahmoud_Khalil

 

Take a look at this video and decide if the protests at Columbia were peaceful.

 

 

 

 

Id there anyone who still believes Mahmoud Khalil doesn't deserve to be removed from the U.S.?

[Chomper Higgot]

20 minutes ago, Evil Penevil said:

The  arrest and possible removal of Mahmoud Khalil from the U.S. isn't a free speech issue.  He's been taken into custody because he violated the terms under which all foreigners are granted permanent resident (Green Card)  status in the U.S.  Khalil is an open supporter of a designated terrorist organization, Hamas,  who took part in illegal activities at Columbia University.  He served as a spokesman for Columbia University Apartheid Divest, an umbrella group which has directed much of the upheaval at Columbia.

 

The various encampments, building occupations, disruptions of classes and harassment of Jewish students are ILLEGAL activities.  Khalil's participation in them is enough to have his Green Card status revoked.  Moreover, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently said Khalil had distributed official Hamas propaganda pamphlets that glorified the Oct. 7 attacks.  https://apnews.com/article/columbia-university-protests-mahmoud-khalil-ice-arrests-9bf86be91daaecc98824ddeb7fef19eb

 

Here's a list of Khalil's various activities at Columbia:  https://canarymission.org/individual/Mahmoud_Khalil

 

Take a look at this video and decide if the protests at Columbia were peaceful.

 

 

 

 

Id there anyone who still believes Mahmoud Khalil doesn't deserve to be removed from the U.S.?

The court says he has the right to challenge his removal and that challenge shall be in NJ, not Louisiana:

 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/mar/19/us-politics-live-donald-trump-republicans-democrats-elon-musk-latest-news

[mogandave]

Good riddance to bad rubbish. We can do without Hamas supporters.