Syrian Activist Mahmoud Khalil to be Deported

Trump administration to deport pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from New York to Algeria amid controversy.

Mahmoud Khalil, the Syrian-born activist the Trump administration has tried to deport over his pro-Palestinian demonstrations in New York, will be retaken into custody and sent to Algeria, DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin said.

“It\’s a reminder for those who are in this country on a visa or a green card, you are a guest in this country; act like it. It is a privilege, not a right, to be in this country to live or to study, and if you are pushing propaganda that relishes the killings of Americans or promotes terrorists, the door’s that way.”