Following Donald Trump's reinstatement as president, his administration has intensified its deportation efforts, focusing on individuals viewed as ideological opponents. The crackdown is particularly evident among foreign-born students and academics participating in pro-Palestinian protests. Notably, Mahmoud Khalil, a green-card holder and Columbia graduate, was arrested without due process. Many others face similar fates as the administration uses allegations of terrorism to justify deportations, thus dismantling critical protections and raising concerns about civil liberties and academic freedom.
“They arrested me without warning in front of my wife, violating due process. We’ve been denied our rights, as due process has become meaningless in this operation.”
“The government targets us not for what we’ve done, but for what we think and express, turning the deportation machine against academics and voices of dissent.”}],
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