1. United States
2. Va.
3. Letter

The continued unlawful detainment of immigrants like Mahmoud Khalil by ICE is an egregious violation of constitutional rights that must be addressed. As a lawful permanent resident, Mahmoud was unfairly targeted, detained without charges, and faces potential deportation solely for exercising his First Amendment right to peaceful protest. This blatant retaliation sets a dangerous precedent that undermines free speech protections for all. The government must immediately release Mahmoud, return him to his family, and cease these unwarranted attacks on civil liberties. Such actions are antithetical to American values of freedom of expression. Concrete steps need to be taken to rein in ICE overreach and prevent further abuses of power against immigrants voicing dissent. Upholding constitutional rights is paramount to a functioning democracy.