Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian protest leader, was arrested by immigration officials after the State Department revoked his student visa and green card. His arrest may represent the Trump administration's commitment to deport pro-Hamas activists holding student visas, the first known case of this action being taken against students involved in anti-Israel protests. Khalil's attorney reported that no specific reasons for his detention were provided, signaling a shift in immigration policy enforcement on college campuses, previously considered sensitive areas for such actions.
Immigration officials arrested a former Columbia University student, Mahmoud Khalil, after the State Department revoked his student visa, citing pro-Palestinian activism.
This arrest may be the first time the Trump administration enforced its policy of deporting student visa holders deemed to support Hamas or similar groups.
Khalil's lawyer reported that immigration officers did not provide a reason for his detention, marking a concerning shift in how immigration law is executed in sensitive environments.
The Trump administration now utilizes AI to review social media profiles of international students, aiming to identify those who participate in protests perceived as extremist.
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