Honestly with Bari Weiss

Will Mahmoud Khalil Be Deported?

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Mar 25, 2025
Eugene Volokh, a Bill of Rights expert, Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfeder, a legal advocate, and Jed Rubenfeld, a Yale law professor, engage in a gripping discussion about Mahmoud Khalil's potential deportation. They delve into the tension between free speech and national security, emphasizing the legal and ethical complexities of deporting someone accused of supporting terrorism. The conversation highlights how immigration laws intersect with protected speech rights, raising important questions about civil liberties and the implications for political activism in America.
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Khalil's Background and Detention

  • Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate student and CUAD spokesman, was detained.
  • He is an Algerian citizen born in Syria, of Palestinian descent, who came to the U.S. on a student visa.
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The Central Divide

  • There is debate over Khalil's deportation: is it an immigration issue or a free speech issue?
  • Some argue the U.S. can set conditions on aliens' entry and residence, while others see it as a free speech case.
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Rights of Green Card Holders

  • Green card holders have broad rights, including working and living indefinitely in the U.S..
  • Deportation requires due process; they enjoy similar rights as citizens for criminal prosecution and civil liability.
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