Undercurrents Greg Lukianoff: Trump’s student deportations will get worse
Mar 26, 2025
Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of FIRE and co-author of 'The Canceling of the American Mind,' dives into the troubling implications of the Trump administration’s student deportations targeting non-citizen protesters. He discusses how these deportations affect free speech rights on campuses and the complexities surrounding immigration law. Lukianoff also examines the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, exploring their influence on speech rights and the ethical dilemmas they present in higher education.
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Constitutional Concerns over Deportations
- The Trump administration's actions, like deporting student protestors, raise constitutional concerns.
- Greg Lukianoff emphasizes the importance of due process and free speech rights for all, including resident aliens.
Khalil's Case and "Material Support"
- The White House claims Mahmoud Khalil's alleged association with Hamas justifies deportation.
- Lukianoff questions the credibility of the "material support" argument, emphasizing a lack of strong evidence.
Challenging the Law's Constitutionality
- Lukianoff highlights the broad power given to the Secretary of State in deportation cases.
- He suggests lawsuits could challenge the law's constitutionality, citing a previous case overturned for similar reasons.
