Ann Coulter expresses concern over the arrest and potential deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student involved in pro-Palestinian protests. Despite his green card status, ICE detained Khalil, with President Trump highlighting the case to deter similar activities. A federal judge temporarily blocked Khalil's deportation. After Ann Coulter's post, social media users noted that even Ann Coulter, known for her hard-line anti-migration stance, is uneasy with the Trump administration's plan to deport a green card holder.
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