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Mahmoud Khalil and a New Red Scare. Plus, Press Freedom Under Threat.

On the Media

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Detainment and Dissent: The Khalil Case

This chapter examines the detainment of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil amid protests against the Gaza war, raising concerns about the implications for free speech and civil rights. It explores the historical parallels to McCarthyism, highlighting how governmental actions are used to silence dissent and the chilling effects on political expression in the current climate. The narrative discusses the intersection of immigration, funding intimidation, and the broader impact on democratic values and workforce dynamics.

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