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Secretary of State Rubio Justifies Revocation of Student's Visa Linked to Pro-Hamas Activities

Marco Rubio defends the decision to revoke the visa of Mahmoud Khalil, accusing him of supporting terrorism through campus protests.

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  1. ‘We’re going to keep doing it’: Marco Rubio warns that visa holders who support terrorist groups will be deported

    The Wall Street Journal editorial board released a piece in which it argued the Trump administration “needs to be careful that it is targeting real promoters of terrorism, and not breaking the great promise of a green card by deporting anyone with controversial political views.”

    ‘We’re going to keep doing it’: Marco Rubio warns that visa holders who support terrorist groups will be deported

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Updated: Mar 16th, 2025, 5:50 PM ET

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the revocation of Mahmoud Khalil's visa, citing his alleged links to Hamas through participation in Columbia University protests. Rubio stated that visa holders must abide by U.S. laws, emphasizing that Khalil's activities warranted his deportation. He dismissed concerns over political persecution, insisting that individuals who misrepresent their intentions for entering the U.S. should face consequences. Critics warn against targeting individuals for their political views, but the administration maintains visas are privileges, not rights, reinforcing a firm stance on national security.

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  • Rubio emphasizes that visas are privileges that must adhere to U.S. laws, threatening deportation for visa holders involved in support for terrorist organizations, despite criticisms regarding the First Amendment rights of detainees like Khalil.

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