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Free Speech Advocates Rally Against Controversial Passport Bill

9/13/2025

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Free speech advocates oppose a US House bill that may enable Secretary of State Marco Rubio to revoke passports based on political speech.
Introduced by Rep. Brian Mast, the bill targets individuals allegedly supporting foreign terrorist organizations.
Critics argue it undermines due process by allowing decisions without criminal convictions.
Rubio's past visa revocations for pro-Palestine views raise concerns about "thought policing."
Civil liberties advocates warn of potential misuse against dissenting voices and political activists.

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Free speech advocates oppose a US House bill that may enable Secretary of State Marco Rubio to revoke passports based on political speech.
Introduced by Rep. Brian Mast, the bill targets individuals allegedly supporting foreign terrorist organizations.
Critics argue it undermines due process by allowing decisions without criminal convictions.
Rubio's past visa revocations for pro-Palestine views raise concerns about "thought policing."
Civil liberties advocates warn of potential misuse against dissenting voices and political activists.