Deportation of Mahmoud Khalil and Crackdown on Antisemitism on College Campuses

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Troy Edgar testifies at a Senate hearing about the largest deportation of immigrants in U.S. history and crackdown on antisemitism on college campuses. He defends the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident, for supporting pro-Palestinian activities. Khalil's green card was allegedly revoked, but a judge blocked his deportation pending legal challenges.

Key Points

  • Troy Edgar defends arrest of Mahmoud Khalil for supporting pro-Palestinian activities
  • Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident, had his green card allegedly revoked but cannot be deported pending legal challenges
  • Trump administration is ramping up deportations of migrants

Pros

  • Efforts to enforce immigration laws and prevent antisemitism on college campuses

Cons

  • Controversy surrounding the arrest of a legal permanent resident without clear evidence of criminal activity