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What We Know About the Detentions of Student Protesters

Last updated: March 28, 2025 5:15 am
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The Trump administration’s latest move to deport pro-Palestinian students and academics legally residing in the United States has sparked controversy and raised concerns about free speech rights. This new development is part of the administration’s ongoing clash with elite schools over what it perceives as their failure to combat antisemitism.

According to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, more than 300 visas have been revoked under this initiative, with daily revocations ongoing. The administration justifies these actions by claiming that those targeted pose a threat to national security. However, legal experts argue that the administration is infringing on free speech rights and using minor infractions to crack down on activism.

The individuals being targeted include current and former students and professors who have expressed pro-Palestinian views. Some have green cards, while others hold student visas. One such individual is Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident who was detained for his involvement in high-profile protests at Columbia University against Israel’s actions in Gaza. Another is Rumeysa Ozturk, a graduate student at Tufts University, who was detained for her criticism of the university’s response to pro-Palestinian demands.

The administration’s crackdown has also targeted individuals like Ranjani Srinivasan, a Fulbright recipient from India, and Yunseo Chung, a legal permanent resident from South Korea. Both have faced deportation efforts by immigration agents, with legal challenges underway to halt their removal from the country.

In some cases, the administration has cited lower-level offenses to justify deportation efforts, sparking concerns about the constitutionality of these actions. Legal experts question whether the targeted individuals meet the threshold for expulsion under the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952. Additionally, lawyers for those affected have challenged the administration on constitutional grounds, arguing that lawful permanent residents are protected by free speech and due process rights.

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President Trump has indicated that these detentions and deportations are just the beginning of a broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters. The administration’s actions have drawn criticism and raised questions about the limits of executive authority in immigration enforcement.

As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how these legal challenges will play out and what impact they will have on the rights of individuals targeted by the administration’s deportation efforts.

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