Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University, was arrested by ICE under controversial circumstances, leading to the revocation of his permanent residency. His involvement in pro-Palestinian protests raised alarms amid a context of heightened scrutiny of international students. Khalil’s lawyer revealed that ICE agents operated on State Department orders, revoking both his student visa and permanent residency without clarifying the charges against him. This incident reflects a worrying trend under the current administration's stance against dissent and activism linked to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Khalil's arrest marks a troubling development for civil liberties, with implications on the rights of international students, especially those engaging in political activism.
Amy Greer, Khalil's lawyer, emphasized that the actions taken by ICE were not only about Khalil’s visa but reflected a broader policy against political dissent among students.
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