1. United States
2. La.
3. Letter

I am writing as a concerned constituent to urge you to take immediate action in the case of Mahmoud Khalil, who is currently being unjustly held in ICE detention in Louisiana. His continued detention is not only unwarranted but also a violation of fundamental rights, and I strongly urge you to advocate for his release. It is crucial to recognize that being critical of Israel is not synonymous with being antisemitic. The students protesting at Columbia University have denounced Hamas and pro-terrorist groups, consistently advocating for peace in Gaza. Given this, the case against Mr. Khalil is baseless and politically motivated. Has the United States reached a point where dissenting opinions are met with detention? As your constituent, I implore you to take a stand—not just against this administration’s handling of such cases, but in defense of free speech and human rights for all people, not just those whose views align with your own. Mr. Khalil’s detainment is especially cruel as he awaits the birth of his child—his wife is currently eight months pregnant. There is no justification for keeping him separated from his family during such a critical time. Please let me know what steps you are willing to take to address this urgent matter and help secure the release of an innocent man. I urge you to uphold the rights and freedoms that define our nation. I appreciate your leadership and look forward to your response.