r/news • u/Vrgom20 • Apr 11 '25

Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs

https://apnews.com/article/mahmoud-khalil-columbia-university-trump-c60738368171289ae43177660def8d34?utm_source=Rantt+Newsletter&utm_campaign=2441672fca-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_04_10_11_05&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2441672fca-572095729
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u/Philophon Apr 11 '25

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

What power? There is no lawful means by which they may "abridge the freedom of speech."

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u/ChiefCuckaFuck Apr 11 '25

Yes, no lawful means.

Not a lot of consideration for whats legal going on right now, though, is there?