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On the recordApril 21, 2025
Like Rümeysa, Mahmoud Kahlil has committed no crime and is being punished by Donald Trump simply for exercising his right to free speech.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts
Source
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Pressley defends Khalil and Ozturk, asserting their detentions are unjust.

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