"Marc Lamont Hill speaks with Mahmoud Khalil about detention, dissent and the fight for Palestinian rights. After fleeing Syria's civil war, Palestinian Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil was detained in the United States for more than 100 days after protesting against Israel's genocide in Gaza. He says his arrest was meant to silence dissent and intimidate others from speaking out."
"So what does Khalil's story reveal about the suppression of dissent in the US and the risks faced by those who speak out for Palestinian rights? This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Mahmoud Khalil. *Editor's Note: This interview was recorded before an immigration judge issued an order for Mahmoud Khalil's deportation. Khalil's immigration lawyers say they intend to appeal the immigration court's deportation order."
Mahmoud Khalil fled Syria's civil war and later graduated from Columbia University. He was detained in the United States for more than 100 days after protesting against Israel's actions in Gaza. Khalil states that his arrest aimed to silence dissent and intimidate others from speaking out. The case raises concerns about suppression of dissent in the United States and the risks faced by activists advocating for Palestinian rights. An immigration judge issued a deportation order for Khalil; his immigration lawyers plan to appeal the decision. His prolonged detention exemplifies concerns that immigration enforcement can be used to target protesters and chill political expression.
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