cover of episode Marco Rubio CAN’T DEFEND Deporting Pro-Palestinian Mahmoud Khalid!

Marco Rubio CAN’T DEFEND Deporting Pro-Palestinian Mahmoud Khalid!

2025/3/18
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The episode discusses the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and legal resident, over his participation in pro-Palestinian protests. The deportation has raised First Amendment concerns, with critics arguing it violates constitutional rights.
  • Mahmoud Khalil was deported despite being a legal resident with a green card.
  • The deportation was purportedly due to Khalil's participation in pro-Palestinian protests.
  • Critics argue the deportation is a violation of the First Amendment, as Khalil was not charged with any crime.
  • The Trump administration is using foreign policy grounds to justify deportations, raising legal and constitutional questions.
  • There is significant concern about the misuse of power to suppress political views under the guise of foreign policy.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has vigrously defended the deportation of green card-holding Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil over the activist’s participation in pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The case has raised serious first amendment concerns, with defenders of free speech claiming that Khalil’s deportation is a straightforward violation of basic constitutional protections.

Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss the free speech implications of the Khalil case and the arguments against being proposed by the Trump administration.

Plus segments on Trump’s threats to go to war with Iran as the United States bombs Yemen and how big money has corrupted the climate movement.

Also featuring Chris Hedges, Kurt Metzger and Stef Zamorano!