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Amir Makled

American attorney detained at an airport for defending protesters. Represents a pro-Palestinian demonstrator who was arrested at the University of Michigan last year.

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Apr 9, 2025 • 42min

'Idiotic': Trump's tariffs aim to send us back to Triangle Shirtwaist Factory era

Amir Makled, an American attorney known for defending protestors, shares his eye-opening experiences after being detained at an airport. He highlights growing government suppression of free speech and the alarming implications on civil liberties, especially regarding discourse on Israel and Gaza. The conversation creatively draws connections between Trump's tariffs and the labor struggles of the early 20th century, warning of rising economic challenges and public health crises, including the urgent vaccination issues amid misinformation.