Anti-Israel agitator Mahmoud Khalil denies feds’ claim that bedbugs drove him from NJ to Louisiana lockup
New York PostMAR 18
Judge Moves Columbia Activist's Deportation Case to New Jersey
Above: Demonstrators gather outside the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement building March 15, 2024 to show solidarity with Palestinians and demand justice for Mahmoud Khalil. Image copyright: Probal Rashid/Contributor/LightRocket via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Despite the actions of this activist judge, the US government must protect national sovereignty by deporting non-citizens who promote terrorist organizations and spread antisemitism. Khalil's green card status is a privilege that can be revoked when it's used to undermine US interests and support extremist causes.
Democratic narrative
Khalil needs more court wins like this one. His arrest represents an unprecedented attack on constitutional rights, using immigration enforcement to silence political dissent. The administration is targeting a peaceful activist without evidence of wrongdoing, setting a dangerous precedent for suppressing free speech through deportation.