On Thursday, hundreds of individuals, including students and faculty, protested in New York City and at Columbia University against the federal detention of pro-Palestinian demonstrators Mahmoud Khalil and Mohsen Mahdawi. Khalil, a Columbia graduate, was detained in March, while Mahdawi was apprehended on Monday while seeking citizenship. Protesters criticized Columbia's administration for not sufficiently responding to government demands regarding Jewish student safety, following a significant cut in federal funding. Amid chants affirming Palestinian solidarity, faculty members voiced concerns over increasing authoritarianism in higher education under the Trump administration.
The protesters demanded answers about the fate of Mahmoud Khalil and Mohsen Mahdawi, Palestinians involved in demonstrations over the Gaza war.
Demonstrators criticized Columbia's leadership for failing to challenge the Trump administration over its demands regarding student safety and funding cuts.
Demonstrators rang with chants of 'Free Mohsen, free them all,' as they rallied against perceived government overreach and support for Palestinian rights.
Faculty members turned out in solidarity, condemning what they said was a growing authoritarian crackdown on universities by the Trump administration.
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