1A What Detainments At Universities Mean For The First Amendment
Apr 3, 2025
Corey Bretschneider, a constitutional law professor and author, joins Goulnaz Fakhimi, legal director of Muslim Advocates, and journalist Sanya Mansour to discuss alarming detentions of international students under U.S. immigration policies. They explore how these incidents threaten First Amendment rights and the chilling effect on pro-Palestinian activism. The trio delves into the implications for non-citizen students, the rise of political activism driven by fear, and the ongoing struggle for civil liberties amidst shifting political landscapes.
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First Amendment Concerns for Non-Citizens
- The Trump administration aims to restrict free speech for non-citizens using a 1952 law (INA).
- They argue that opposing U.S. foreign policy interests justifies deportation, raising First Amendment concerns.
Deportation of Brown Professor
- Rasha Aloi, a Brown University professor, was deported to Lebanon for allegedly attending a funeral of a terrorist group member.
- This occurred despite a judge's order to keep her in the country, highlighting the administration's disregard for legal processes.
Executive Orders Targeting Pro-Palestinian Views
- Two executive orders target pro-Palestinian views: one broadly restricts non-citizens based on ideology, the other conflates anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel.
- These orders enable broad targeting of non-citizens and create a chilling effect on free speech.
