Gabby Delvaye, a policy reporter at The Verge focused on immigration, and Colleen Putzel-Kavanaugh, an associate policy analyst at the Migration Policy Institute, dive deep into the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a detained green card holder and student activist. They discuss the legal challenges he faces and unpack the implications for First Amendment rights. The episode uncovers how pro-Palestine activism has made Mahmoud a target under aggressive deportation tactics, reflecting broader concerns about immigration policies during the Trump administration.