Khalil, targeted for deportation by the Trump administration, advocates for Palestine and free speech. Recently released from immigration custody, he met with lawmakers in Washington, DC, to demand an end to US-funded actions in Gaza and accountability from Columbia University. Khalil insists on his duty to continue supporting Palestinians despite facing deportation attempts, which rely on vague provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act that allow for expelling foreign nationals based on potential foreign policy consequences.
Khalil said, "I'm here in Washington, DC, today to meet with lawmakers, with members of Congress, to demand the end of the US-funded genocide in Gaza, and also to demand accountability from Columbia University, from the Trump administration for their retaliation against my speech."
Khalil emphasized, "To be honest, I feel that this is my duty to continue advocating for Palestinians. This is what the Trump administration tried to do. They tried to silence me."
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