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Protesters Rally in Times Square for Deported Student's Rights

4/12/2025

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In a powerful display of solidarity, protesters gathered in Times Square to support Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at risk of deportation for his anti-Israel activism. His plight has ignited concerns about the chilling effect on dissent among international students, as activists warn of a growing authoritarian trend under the Trump administration, with a crucial appeal deadline looming.

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In a powerful display of solidarity, protesters gathered in Times Square to support Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at risk of deportation for his anti-Israel activism. His plight has ignited concerns about the chilling effect on dissent among international students, as activists warn of a growing authoritarian trend under the Trump administration, with a crucial appeal deadline looming.