The Trump administration has submitted a memorandum to a Louisiana immigration court, citing national security concerns to justify the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student involved in protests against U.S. foreign policy. The legal argument is based on a provision in the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, which allows for the deportation of noncitizens deemed detrimental to national foreign policy interests. The case has garnered attention due to its unusual legal basis and potential implications for student activists and noncitizens engaged in political protests, possibly setting a precedent for future cases at the intersection of immigration law and national security.
