A delegation of five congressional Democrats visited immigration detainees Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Ãztürk in Louisiana, advocating for their release due to their political activism for Palestinian rights. The lawmakers labeled them as 'political prisoners' held in facilities notorious for abuse. Sen. Ed Markey condemned the administration for attempting to curtail their constitutional rights, asserting that their detention is meant to intimidate others from expressing similar views. Noor Abdalla, Khalil's partner, expressed her unwavering determination to fight for his return, highlighting the personal ramifications of government actions against dissent.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley stated, 'only way to beat a dictator is with defiance,' highlighting the urgency of opposing perceived authoritarianism within the current U.S. administration.
Sen. Ed Markey emphasized the detention of Khalil and Ãztürk, addressing their status as 'political prisoners,' indicative of a larger trend of suppression against advocacy for Palestinian rights.
Markey noted, 'the administration is seeking to circumscribe the constitutional rights,' suggesting grave implications for freedom of expression in the U.S.
Noor Abdalla passionately expressed her commitment, saying, 'I will continue to fight every day for Mahmoud to come home to us,' reflecting the deep personal impact of the detention.
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