Protesters gathered at Trump Tower in New York City, demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a detained former Columbia University student. Khalil, known for his pro-Palestinian activism, was arrested by ICE following a home raid. His arrest followed a controversial statement from Trump encouraging strict measures against protesters. The White House indicated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio might revoke Khalil's visa, citing national security concerns. This incident reflects broader discussions about immigration, activism, and the influence of current political rhetoric on civil liberties.
Dozens of protesters entered the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday, chanting for the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia grad student detained by federal authorities earlier this week.
His arrest came less than a week after Trump warned in a Truth Social post that there should be no masks at university protests and that agitators will be imprisoned or deported.
Secretary Marco Rubio reserves the right to revoke the visa of Mahmoud Khalil under the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows for revocation for adversarial actions.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt emphasized that the Secretary of State has the authority to revoke a green card or visa for those against U.S. national interests.
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