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Can the First Amendment Save Mahmoud Khalil?

Benjamin Barr 2,456 1 month ago
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Join me as I explore the intersection of the First Amendment with immigration law. Do lawful legal aliens enjoy full First Amendment rights to engage in extreme advocacy and protests? Or does the federal government enjoy an expanded power to deport troublemaking aliens? We dive into the caselaw to get the right answer and examine how other countries handle the same issue. Table of Contents: 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - How Does Free Speech Apply 02:43 - Historical Precedent 03:39 - Post World War 1 05:13 - The McCarthyism Red Scare 07:16 - Judicial Deference for National Security 08:25 - Affiliation with Subversive Groups 10:08 - Sept. 11th 2001 Attacks 10:59 - LA 8: Protected for Citizens =/= Aliens 13:06 - Post 9/11 Aggressive Prosecution 14:46 - Due Process Applies to Non-Citizens 15:53 - Withholding Evidence for Natl. Security 17:10 - Providing Support for Terrorist Organization 17:58 - Khalil Allegations and Executive Power 19:04 - Precedent Does Not Favor Khalil 20:17 - How To Behave as A Guest 21:44 - Khalil Has Few Arguments Against Removal 23:13 - Similar Scenarios in Other Countries 31:48 - National Security Overrules 1A Concerns 32:34 - Why the Sudden Support for Foreign Nationals 32:57 - Conclusions and Thoughts

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