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One Thing: Can You Be Deported for What You Say?

Mar 16, 2025
Belinda Davis, a Rutgers University historian focused on social movements, joins the discussion on the alarming deportation efforts against Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. She sheds light on how this action has instilled fear among students, raising concerns about free speech and dissent on college campuses. The conversation navigates the intersection of activism, geopolitical narratives, and the chilling effects on marginalized voices, revealing a culture of fear that threatens academic freedom and discourse.
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