Rubio and Pfluger Propose Legislation to Deport Pro-Hamas Riot Participants

In the wake of protests that saw participation from non-Americans expressing support for Hamas, Senator Marco Rubio alongside Representative August Pfluger II, both Republicans, have put forward a forceful stance against those aligned with terrorist sympathies in the United States. The duo’s call for the deportation of these individuals is rooted in concerns regarding the limits of permissible free speech and the overarching imperative to safeguard American citizens from potential threats.

Underlying their proposition is the argument that the laws of the United States are clear on the inadmissibility of individuals who engage in or espouse terrorist activities from either entering or remaining in the country. Rubio and Pfluger stressed the importance of adhering to these stipulations, especially in terms of honoring the visa conditions set for international visitors.

The proposed legislative measure, dubbed the Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act, seeks to expressly revoke the visas of those found supporting terrorist organizations, including but not limited to Hamas and Hezbollah. This proposal not only reiterates the principle that support for terrorism has no place in the United States but also challenges the Biden administration to take definitive action on the matter. Rubio and Pfluger’s initiative is a call to arms for bipartisan efforts to address what they view as a glaring loophole in the nation’s security apparatus.