Jewish Activists Rally at Trump Tower, Demand Release of Mahmoud Khalil
Demonstrators protest at Trump Tower against the immigration arrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, leading to nearly 100 arrests by police.
The protest, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, featured signs such as "Free Mahmoud Khalil," "Fight Nazis not students" and "You can't deport a movement."
Nearly 100 arrested at Trump Tower during protest supporting Mahmoud Khalil
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Dozens of activists, including a Hollywood actress occupied Trump Tower in New York City to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil.
Jewish activists protest at Trump Tower in support of Mahmoud Khalil
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Khalil’s supporters say his arrest is an attack on free speech and have staged protests elsewhere in the city and around the country, including outside a Manhattan courthouse during a brief hearing on his case Wednesday.
Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower’s lobby to demand Mahmoud Khalil’s release
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Trump Tower, the Trump Organization headquarters and the president’s residence when in New York, has long been a site for political demonstrations.
98 Protesters Arrested After Occupying Trump Tower to Demand Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist
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The Trump administration’s outrageous detention of Mahmoud Khalil is designed to sow terror among students and immigrant communities in order to silence people calling for Palestinian freedom and to feed the mass deportation machine.
"We will not be silent": Protesters occupy Trump Tower demanding Mahmoud Khalil's release
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Khalil’s supporters say his arrest is an attack on free speech and have staged protests elsewhere in the city and around the country.
Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower to demand activist Mahmoud Khalil's release
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Khalil is a pro-Palestinian activist who was involved in demonstrations at Columbia University, where he was a grad student.
Protesters enter NYC's Trump Tower, chant "Free Mahmoud"
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The protest, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, began shortly after noon when demonstrators dressed in red shirts that read 'Not in our Name' and 'Jews Say Stop Arming Israel,' flooded the Tower’s iconic golden lobby.
Protesters arrested after storming Trump Tower to demand release of Mahmoud Khalil
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Amid Trump administration attacks on universities over pro-Palestinian protests, observers say Khalil is being used as a test case for mass arrests.
Protesters occupying Trump Tower demand Mahmoud Khalil’s release
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The detention of Mahmoud is further proof that we are on the brink of a full takeover by a repressive, authoritarian regime.
Protesters take over Trump Tower in NYC to demand release of Mahmoud Khalil
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Protests have erupted all week in Manhattan following Khalil's detainment.
Protesters supporting Mahmoud Khalil occupy Trump Tower lobby
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Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower's lobby to demand the Columbia University activist's release
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Summary
On March 13, 2025, nearly 100 protesters were arrested at Trump Tower during a demonstration organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, advocating for the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University alumnus facing deportation. Participants chanted slogans and held signs in support of Khalil, who was arrested by immigration authorities on March 10. Actor Debra Winger, a protester, criticized the Trump administration for 'co-opting antisemitism' and emphasized Khalil's rights. Meanwhile, Columbia announced disciplinary actions against some students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, further escalating tensions surrounding Khalil's legal battles.
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Protesters from the Jewish Voice for Peace group gathered at Trump Tower to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist detained by ICE, condemning the Trump administration's actions as threats to free speech and immigrant rights.
The arrest of Khalil is viewed by supporters as a politically motivated action against those expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments, with claims that it is part of a broader anti-immigration agenda targeting activists and students.
Many demonstrators, including notable figures like actress Debra Winger, participated in the protest wearing shirts with slogans and emphasizing their opposition to perceived authoritarianism and the criminalization of dissent.
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