Palestinian Columbia Graduate Detained by ICE in Trump Administration Crackdown

Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. resident and former student activist, was arrested without charges, raising concerns about free speech and immigrant rights.

• Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and recent Columbia University graduate, was detained by ICE agents at his university-owned residence on Saturday night.
• The Trump administration alleges Khalil engaged in activities aligned with Hamas but has not provided evidence or clarified the legal basis for his arrest or green card revocation.
• Khalil’s detention follows President Trump’s executive order targeting campus protests and the administration’s withdrawal of $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University over alleged antisemitism.
• Columbia University has faced criticism for not adequately protecting international students and for issuing guidance allowing ICE access to campus under certain conditions.
• Civil rights groups and legal experts have condemned the arrest as an attack on free speech and political dissent, with Khalil’s legal team filing a habeas corpus petition to challenge his detention.

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