- United States
- Alaska
- Letter
No one should face deportation or lose their legal residency for peacefully expressing dissenting views, even controversial ones. Deporting Mr. Khalil, who has not been convicted of any crime, would be a violation of his constitutional rights to free speech and protest. As a lawful permanent resident, he should only potentially face removal proceedings after being afforded full due process and a fair trial if convicted of a deportable offense. Revoking his green card status simply for being an activist spokesperson threatens all Americans' First Amendment freedoms. I urge you to intervene to stop his deportation, ensure he is swiftly released, and compensated for this unconstitutional deprivation of his civil liberties. Protecting robust public discourse and the right to dissent is crucial for our democracy.