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.
Overview
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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Analysis
- 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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The protest was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, a group critical of many of Israel's policies regarding Palestinians.
Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by ICE agents for his involvement in anti-Israel protests. He is currently being held at an immigration detention center in Louisiana.
The protesters were arrested on charges including trespassing, obstruction, and resisting arrest.
The lawsuit challenges the House committee's efforts to obtain disciplinary records of students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, which CAIR claims is an illegal attempt to target individuals based on their viewpoints.
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