Trump Administration Pushes Deportation of Activist Mahmoud Khalil Amid Free Speech Battle

In a troubling display of federal overreach, Mahmoud Khalil once again faced a federal appeals court in Philadelphia as the Trump administration continues its attempts to deport him for his outspoken pro-Palestinian activism while a legal resident of the United States. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments challenging a lower court’s June order that granted Khalil release from immigration detention. This case is emblematic of how national security rhetoric can dangerously infringe on fundamental American liberties—especially the cherished right to free speech and peaceful dissent. Are We Sacrificing Liberty for Political Expediency? Khalil’s lawyers asked the appellate judges...