Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian former Columbia University graduate student and a prominent figure in the radical group Columbia United Apartheid Divest, has been arrested by immigration officials. Khalil has been involved in violent protests and demonstrations against Israel, leading to serious concerns for Jewish students on campus. His temporary suspension from Columbia for these activities was quickly reversed. He has a history of negotiating on behalf of CUAD with the university administration and has faced backlash due to his affiliations with groups sympathetic to terrorism. He is a U.S. permanent resident.
Khalil, a Columbia student and CUAD leader, was arrested by ICE, amid growing tensions from campus protests centered around anti-Israel sentiments and relations.
His leadership role in CUAD and history of protests drew significant attention, as his actions have led to injuries and heightened fears among Jewish students.
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