Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder and pro-Palestinian activist from Columbia University, was arrested by ICE and transferred to Louisiana, sparking significant backlash. His lawyer confirmed plans to contest the detention, which President Trump praised, indicating it was part of a broader initiative against student activism he deems antisemitic. Khalil's case has garnered over 900,000 signatures in a petition for his release, prompting concerns from fellow students and faculty about potential violations of constitutional rights and immigrant protections.
The arrest of Mr. Khalil marks a significant escalation in President Trump’s efforts against purported antisemitic activities on campus, with many seeing it as a politically motivated act.
In a social media post, President Trump celebrated Khalil's detention, hinting at future arrests of students engaged in political activism, indicating a broader crackdown is underway.
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