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U.S. Targets Activist Students, Erodes Free Speech Rights

3/29/2025

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The U.S. Department of State is intensifying its crackdown on international students engaged in activism, particularly those supporting pro-Palestinian causes. This alarming trend has resulted in visa revocations and deportations, sparking fears over the erosion of free speech. High-profile cases like Mahmoud Khalil and Kseniia Petrova highlight the chilling impact of these actions on political expression.

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The U.S. Department of State is intensifying its crackdown on international students engaged in activism, particularly those supporting pro-Palestinian causes. This alarming trend has resulted in visa revocations and deportations, sparking fears over the erosion of free speech. High-profile cases like Mahmoud Khalil and Kseniia Petrova highlight the chilling impact of these actions on political expression.