Trump Administration Plans Deportation of Hamas Supporters

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to deport individuals supporting Hamas, exemplified by the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student, who has been linked to pro-Hamas activities on campus. President Trump has publicly endorsed deporting such individuals, asserting they are 'troublemakers' who do not love the country. The Department of Homeland Security has stated it will revoke visas and green cards from those engaged in activities aligned with Hamas, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirming the administration's commitment to this policy. Khalil's legal status as a green card holder has come under scrutiny, as officials indicated they could revoke his residency based on his alleged support for a designated terrorist organization. Critics argue this move may infringe upon free speech rights, while supporters maintain that national security must take precedence. Khalil's case marks a significant application of the administration's immigration enforcement strategy targeting foreign nationals involved in political activism that supports terrorism.