WGN: CAIR-Chicago and Activists Condemn Mahmoud Khalil’s Detention

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Written By CAIR-Chicago Communications

“It is whether the White House can summarily abduct legal residents and deport them for holding personal or political opinions that might not please the current ruler. It is very much about the heart and soul of American democracy, freedoms, and everything that sets this country apart and above the despotic world,” said Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago.
 
As the Trump administration moves forward with plans to deport Mahmoud Khalil, civil rights advocates warn that his case is about more than one individual—it’s about protecting fundamental American freedoms.

The @aclu_nationwide is now joining his legal team, calling this case a crucial precedent in the fight against political repression.

#FreeMahmoudKhalil

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