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Adrienne Adams: “If this can happen to him, a green card holder, a legal…”

Featuring: Adrienne Adams, Democratic | Speaker of the New York City Council, Former Candidate, New York State Senate

Pixon Politics: Adrian Adams Discusses Mayoral Candidacy and New York City Issues

Published March 14, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:44

They're here to learn. As far as Mr. Kahlil is concerned, we have a Constitution. And this is basically taking away his First Amendment rights, freedom of speech. And If this can happen to him, a green card holder, a legal resident, this can happen to anyone. So was this. Some Democrats are saying that this was an attack on free speech. Do you see it that way? I absolutely do. (04:44–04:51)

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Asserts that actions against Mahmoud Khalil could happen to any legal resident.

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