Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and recent Columbia University graduate, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at his university apartment. His lawyer stated that the arrest was part of a broader effort to enforce a State Department directive aimed at revoking Khalil's visa. Columbia University responded to the incident by asserting its commitment to sanctuary city laws, indicating that law enforcement requires a judicial warrant to enter non-public areas of the campus. This incident follows President Trump’s threats to cut federal funding to Columbia over its stance on immigration and discrimination.
An ICE agent reportedly told Greer the agency was enforcing a State Department edict to revoke Khalil's student visa as well as his green card, pursuant to President Trump's recent pledge to deport foreign student 'agitators'.
As agents raided the apartment, the school put out a statement addressing the presence of agents in the vicinity of the campus, and stated its intention to push back against ICE's lawful actions.
Columbia is committed to complying with all legal obligations and supporting our student body and campus community.
The news comes just days after Trump announced plans to yank about $400 million in federal grants and contracts from Columbia due to its noncompliance with anti-discrimination laws.
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