Tell The Berkeley City Council: Adopt a Resolution Calling for the Immediate Release of Mahmoud Khalil
The Berkeley City Council
The illegal arrest of former Columbia graduate student and legal resident, Mahmoud Khalil, for participating in protests against the Israeli bombing of Gaza is a direct violation of the First Amendment. It's also a sign that more political repression is yet to be attempted under the current Trump administration.
As such, it is imperative that we encourage our local government to condemn these acts of state sanctioned violence. Please sign this petition urging the Berkeley City Council to adopt a resolution that calls for the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil.
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RESOLUTION ON THE ABDUCTION OF MAHMOUD KHALIL
for presentation to the Berkeley City Council
Whereas, Mahmoud Khalil, a leader in the protests against Israeli bombing of Gaza that have taken place at Columbia University, has not been accused of any acts of violence or incitement to violence; and
Whereas, Mahmoud Khalil is a legal permanent resident of the United States, holding a Green Card, and is married to an U.S. citizen; and
Whereas, His illegal arrest, with the stated intention of illegally deporting him, by the Trump Administration, is a fundamental violation of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution;
Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Berkeley City Council declares its opposition to the arrest of Khalil and calls for his immediate release; and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution be communicated to Representative Lateefah Simon, Senators Padilla and Schiff, the City Councils of other East Bay Cities, and the Alameda County Board of Supervisors with a request for their concurrence.
Initial Signers: Please add your name
Jack Kurzweil
Stephanie Allan
Linda Olivenbaum
Carla Woodworth
Raymond Barglow
Marge Lasky
John Van Eyck
David Bacon
David Fielder
Catherine Trimbur