Columbia University Activist Mahmoud Khalil Detained by ICE Amid Controversy
Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia, is detained by ICE despite being a green card holder, raising concerns about targeting foreign student activists.
ICE's arrest and detention of Mahmoud follows the U.S. government's open repression of student activism and political speech, specifically targeting students at Columbia University for criticism of Israel's assault on Gaza.
ICE arrests Palestinian activist with green card at Columbia University: Attorney
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Who is Mahmoud Khalil? Columbia University grad detained by ICE
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Khalil's detainment comes as the Trump administration has called for revoking student visas for foreign nationals it deems to be "Hamas sympathizers" — a process Axios reported would involve AI-assisted reviews of tens of thousands of student visa holders' social media accounts.
ICE arrests Pro-Palestinian activist involved with Columbia encampment
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ICE Arrests Palestinian Student Activist Who Helped Lead Columbia University Protests
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Columbia has become a focal point in the Trump administration’s fight against criticism of Israel since it went to war with Hamas following the militant group’s attack on Oct. 7, 2023.
ICE arrests Palestinian student activist behind Columbia University protests
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The arrest comes after President Trump vowed to deport foreign students and imprison "agitators" involved in protests against Israel's war in Gaza.
ICE arrests Palestinian activist who led Columbia University protests, lawyer says
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The arrest comes as Donald Trump vows to deport foreign students and imprison “agitators” involved in protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.
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The arrest followed a statement by Secretary of State Rubio last week announcing that supporters of Hamas and other designated terrorist groups threaten national security and will be treated as threats to national security themselves.
Leader of Anti-Israel Protests at Columbia University Detained by Immigration Authorities
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ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests, his lawyer says
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ICE Arrests Palestinian Activist Who Helped Lead Columbia University Protests, His Lawyer Says
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Summary
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and prominent figure in Columbia University's protests, was arrested by ICE after federal officials claimed to revoke his green card. His attorney disputes this, stating that Khalil was in the U.S. legally on a green card, not a student visa. Despite informing ICE of his status, Khalil was detained, and his attorney has since filed a habeas corpus petition for his release. This incident aligns with recent threats from President Trump aimed at halting federal funding for universities harboring protestors and reflects a broader governmental crackdown on student activism related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist at Columbia University, raises serious concerns regarding the administration's actions against students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, especially in light of new reports of threats made against Khalil's family during his arrest.
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