Behind the Bastards How ICE Is Targeting Students for Deportation
Apr 4, 2025
In a gripping discussion, the hosts explore how targeted deportations are disrupting academic freedom and activism, especially for students involved in pro-Palestine protests. They delve into alarming doxing campaigns and the chilling effects on free speech within educational institutions. Legal battles faced by students underscore the complexity of immigration laws and the emotional toll of deportation threats. The episode highlights the intersection of social media and government surveillance, raising critical questions about civil rights for non-citizens.
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Khalil's Arrest
- ICE agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student with a green card, in his apartment.
- Despite his wife showing them his green card, agents proceeded with the arrest.
Legal Basis for Deportations
- ICE is using a Cold War-era immigration statute to deport students.
- This statute allows deportation based on "serious potentially adverse foreign policy consequences."
Srinivasan's Case
- Rajani Srinivasan, a PhD student, fled to Canada after her visa was revoked and ICE agents visited her apartment.
- DHS called this "self-deportation."