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A judge ruled that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, saying his pro-Palestinian protests threaten U.S. foreign policy. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem praised the decision, calling it a win for American safety. She said the Trump administration will keep targeting illegal immigrants who break laws or threaten national security.
Khalil is a legal resident from Syria who led campus protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The government claims his speeches caused antisemitic harassment. Noem backed the judge’s ruling, saying free speech doesn’t protect actions that endanger others. She warned that foreign-born activists who attack U.S. allies like Israel will face consequences.
The Trump administration argues Khalil’s deportation is needed to protect Jewish students and stop foreign policy harm. Critics say he’s being punished for criticizing Israel. But Noem insists the law applies equally to everyone. She said the administration won’t let activists abuse free speech to spread hate or violence.
Khalil’s lawyers say the government provided no real evidence against him. They argue the ruling attacks free speech and could silence dissent. But Noem dismissed these claims, saying the U.S. must prioritize safety over political correctness. She praised the judge for upholding immigration laws ignored under past leaders.
The case is part of a larger crackdown on illegal immigration. Noem has launched ads warning migrants not to enter illegally. She’s also ended protections for Venezuelans and deployed more agents to deport criminals. “If you break our laws, we’ll hunt you down,” she said.
Khalil’s wife is nine months pregnant, but Noem said family ties don’t excuse lawbreaking. She argued that letting him stay would encourage more chaos on campuses. The administration believes colleges have become hotbeds of anti-American rhetoric that must be stopped.
Legal experts say the case tests limits on free speech for non-citizens. Noem insists the First Amendment doesn’t protect actions that threaten public safety. She’s working with Border Czar Tom Homan to fast-track deportations and clear court backlogs.
This ruling sends a clear message: the Trump administration won’t tolerate foreign interference or hate speech. Noem vows to keep fighting for secure borders and lawful immigration. “President Trump is making America safe again,” she said, “and we won’t apologize for it.”
