Protests Erupt Over Detention and Planned Deportation of Palestinian Activist in New York

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and legal U.S. resident, faces deportation under controversial Trump administration policies targeting student activists.

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Columbia University graduate with a Green Card, was detained by ICE agents in New York and transferred to a Louisiana detention center without formal charges or trial.
The Trump administration accuses Khalil of supporting Hamas and organizing disruptive protests, though no concrete evidence has been publicly presented to substantiate these claims.
Protests organized by 'Jewish Voice for Peace' erupted in the Trump Tower, demanding Khalil's release and criticizing the administration's actions as an attack on free speech and academic freedom.
A federal judge temporarily blocked Khalil's deportation while the court reviews whether the case violates constitutional protections, raising broader concerns about the targeting of activists under immigration laws.
The Columbia University community faces mounting pressure after federal funding cuts tied to alleged failures in addressing antisemitism, with faculty warning students about the risks of political expression.

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