Attorneys argue Trump administration violated Khalil’s First Amendment rights by retaliating against constitutionally protected speech
Lawyers for Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil, facing deportation for pro-Palestine protests, claim the White House requested an update after his arrest. They allege First Amendment violations, citing retaliatory actions by the Trump administration due to Khalil's protected speech. An agent honored by Trump arrested Khalil, and his deportation is based on Rubio's belief that Khalil's activities have adverse foreign policy consequences. Khalil's lawyers are seeking his return to New York and an order to prevent similar threats against non-citizens supporting Palestine. Protests have occurred at Trump Tower.