Governor DeSantis Calls for Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Students

Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed selectively deporting international students who have participated in pro-Palestinian protests, arguing that their activities support terrorism. However, these protests are protected by the First Amendment, unless they incite imminent violence or cross into criminal activity. Deporting students based on their political views is fundamentally un-American and goes against the values of free speech and expression. The Supreme Court has ruled that immigrants, once in the country legally, have First Amendment rights. Supporting censorship based on political beliefs sets a dangerous precedent and can be used against any group or cause in the future.