Let’s get to the point here, the Trump administration has taken things to a whole new level, and I’m not sure if I should be shocked or just numb to it all by now. I mean, Rumeysa Ozturk, a Ph.D. scholar at Tufts University, was just abducted by plainclothes agents in broad daylight, and the whole thing is just so brazen it’s like they’re trying to normalize this kind of behavior.
But, I guess that’s the thing – they are trying to normalize it, and it’s working, or at least it seems like it is. The video of the incident is just chilling, with agents in plainclothes and masks, no explanation, no nothing – just grab her and go. And the best part is, they claim she was engaging in activities in support of Hamas, but there’s no evidence, just like with Mahmoud Khalil’s case, where he was detained and accused without evidence.
And don’t even get me started on the whole Canary Mission thing – anonymous organizations building digital dossiers on Muslim and pro-Palestinian students, inflicting fear and pretending to be afraid. It’s like they’re trying to create this atmosphere of suspicion and paranoia, and it’s working. I mean, who needs evidence when you have accusations and blacklists? You can find more information on this topic by searching for books about the subject on Amazon.
But, what’s even more disturbing is that this isn’t new – it’s been happening for decades, with Muslims being surveilled, detained, blacklisted, and interrogated under the guise of national security. I mean, after 9/11, hundreds of Muslim immigrants were swept up and held without charge, some in solitary confinement for months. And let’s not forget the NYPD’s mapping of Muslim neighborhoods, infiltrating mosques, and spying on student groups. It’s like they’re trying to create this permanent state of fear and suspicion.
And, of course, there’s the Trump administration’s role in all of this – they’re just fueling the fire, with their executive orders and policies. I mean, who needs due process or transparency when you can just abduct people in broad daylight? It’s like they’re trying to create this culture of fear where anyone can be taken away at any moment, without any explanation or justification.
So, where does this end? When does it stop? When do we say enough is enough? I mean, it’s not just about Rumeysa Ozturk or Mahmoud Khalil – it’s about all of us, and the kind of country we want to live in. Do we want to live in a country where accusations and blacklists are enough to get you detained or deported? Or do we want to live in a country where due process and transparency still mean something? You can learn more about the importance of due process by searching for books on the subject on Amazon.
But, I guess that’s the thing – we’re not just talking about Muslims or pro-Palestinian students – we’re talking about anyone who speaks out against the status quo. We’re talking about anyone who challenges the powers that be. And that’s what’s so scary about all of this – it’s not just about Rumeysa Ozturk or Mahmoud Khalil – it’s about all of us, and the kind of country we want to live in. For example, you can read more about the impact of these policies on The New York Times.
And, by the way, what’s with the masks? Are they trying to be anonymous or something? I mean, who wears masks to abduct someone in broad daylight? It’s like they’re trying to create this atmosphere of fear and intimidation. You can find more information on this topic by searching for books about the subject on Amazon.
But, I guess that’s the thing – we need to speak out against this kind of behavior. We need to challenge the powers that be and demand due process and transparency. We need to create a country where accusations and blacklists aren’t enough to get you detained or deported. And, most importantly, we need to support those who are being targeted by these policies, like Rumeysa Ozturk and Mahmoud Khalil. You can learn more about how to get involved by visiting the ACLU website.