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Subject: Ensure Due Process and Fair Legal Treatment for Mahmoud Khalil
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Dear [Recipients]
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I am writing to express my deep concern over the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and lawful permanent resident (LPR), who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 8, 2025. His detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1182(a)(3)(C) without formal charges or due process raises serious constitutional concerns and represents a potential overreach of executive power. This situation raises serious concerns about fundamental protections, including First Amendment rights and due process under the Fifth Amendment.
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The broad application of immigration law in this case raises concerns about its potential impact on political expression and the due process rights of lawful residents. Concerns regarding the transparency of Khalil's detention highlight the need for congressional oversight to review the application of immigration law and its alignment with constitutional protections. I urge you to take immediate action to address this issue and ensure that due process is followed, including the provision of evidence and adherence to constitutional protections.
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Call for Khalil’s Immediate Release or a Fair Legal Proceeding – Introduce or support a congressional resolution affirming the importance of due process protections and urging a fair legal process in Khalil’s case.
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Hold Oversight Hearings – Advocate for the House and Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees to hold hearings to examine the application of 8 U.S.C. § 1182(a)(3)(C) and assess its consistency with constitutional protections.
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Request a Government Accountability Office (GAO) Investigation – Ensure a nonpartisan review of the administration's application of this immigration provision to determine whether current practices align with established legal standards and constitutional protections.
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Introduce Legislation to Clarify Standards for Immigration Actions – Support amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to establish clearer evidentiary requirements and judicial review before an LPR can be deemed a foreign policy threat.
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Use Funding Powers to Ensure Due Process in Immigration Enforcement – Support measures that ensure ICE procedures include due process safeguards before detaining individuals without formal charges or substantial evidence of unlawful activity.
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Request an Inspector General (IG) Investigation into ICE's Conduct – Seek an independent review to determine whether ICE agents followed legal and procedural requirements in detaining Khalil.
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Publicly and Privately Advocate for Transparency – Issue statements, draft letters to the President and Secretary of State, and use congressional influence to request clarity on the legal basis for Khalil’s detention and ensure accountability in similar cases.
This case raises significant concerns about the application of immigration law and its potential implications for civil liberties and the rule of law. I urge you to take action to ensure that due process protections and constitutional rights are safeguarded for all individuals in the United States.
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Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your response and to seeing swift congressional action on this issue.
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Sincerely,
[Your Name]