System Update with Glenn Greenwald The Pro-Israel Meltdown Over Mahmoud Khalil's NYT Interview: When is Violence Inevitable?; Why is FIRE Suing Marco Rubio: With 1A Lawyer Conor Fitzpatrick
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Aug 8, 2025 Conor Fitzpatrick, senior attorney at FIRE, dives into the controversy surrounding Mahmoud Khalil, the first student detained by ICE for criticizing Israel. He highlights how his New York Times interview was twisted into propaganda. The discussion also tackles the complexities of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing the importance of understanding root causes and critiquing oversimplified narratives. Fitzpatrick outlines FIRE's legal battle against Marco Rubio focused on protecting free speech rights, advocating for the defense of unpopular opinions.
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Greenwald Describes Khalil's Detention
- Mahmoud Khalil was detained from his apartment while his wife was eight months pregnant.
- He won release pending deportation proceedings and now gives interviews defending his views.
Viral Clip Taken Out Of Context
- Mahmoud Khalil repeatedly condemned targeting civilians and called for international accountability.
- Glenn Greenwald shows the viral clip was taken out of context to smear him as a terrorist sympathizer.
Terrorist Label Enforces A Double Standard
- Glenn Greenwald highlights a double standard where occupied people who fight are labeled 'terrorists' while state killings are framed as self-defense.
- He warns the label delegitimizes resistance and skews public perception.