DHS used anonymous pro-Israel site to target activists for deportation, agency says in court
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Court Documents: DHS Allegedly Used Pro-Israel Website to Target Academics
Above: Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was released from ICE detention, stands with his wife Noor Abdalla, June 22, 2025. Image copyright: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
The Trump administration is rightfully protecting national security by targeting foreign students who support terrorist organizations like Hamas and engage in antisemitic activities on college campuses. These aren't innocent protesters but individuals whose presence threatens American foreign policy interests and Jewish students' safety. The government has every right to revoke visas and deport non-citizens who promote hatred against America and Israel.
Anti-Trump narrative
Trump's policies represent a dangerous McCarthy-era style crackdown on constitutionally protected political speech, using anonymous, "doxxing" websites to target academics for their pro-Palestinian views. The administration is violating First Amendment rights by deporting students based solely on their political beliefs, creating a climate of fear that chills free expression on university campuses nationwide.
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