In this episode of the Stay in The Gray podcast, host Ryan breaks down why some international students are losing their U.S. visas after participating in protests — especially those related to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and support of Hamas. He discusses the legal and ethical questions surrounding visa revocations, particularly for non-citizens involved in anti-American protests or those perceived as supporting groups the U.S. government designates as terrorist organizations.
Ryan analyzes the cases of Ramisa Ozturk and Hamad Khalil, two students whose protests sparked major controversy, raising concerns about academic freedom, free speech, and university responses. He also shares his own experience with the U.S. visa process and addresses the backlash from student communities. The episode encourages honest discussion on the balance between national security and civil liberties.
Time Codes
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Podcast Theme
01:27 April Fools' Day Commentary
02:22 U.S. Protests and Deportation Policies
05:03 Ramisa Ozturk Case
07:37 Hamad Khalil Case
09:42 Public Reactions
14:48 Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Context
19:32 Host’s Visa Experience
20:38 Racism Accusations
22:59 Free Speech vs. National Security
27:14 Call for Open Dialogue
30:37 Wrap-up and Future Topics
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