Judge says Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can't be deported from U.S. as protesters call for his release
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The Columbia University grad, who helped organize the school’s pro-Palestinian rallies, was detained Saturday night and told his student visa was being revoked, his attorney said.

Summary

A federal judge blocked the removal of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from the U.S. after his arrest by ICE.

Khalil, a Columbia University graduate who helped organize pro-Palestinian protests, was arrested Saturday by ICE agents who claimed his visa was revoked for supporting Hamas.

The Trump administration continues to claim he violated an executive order prohibiting anti-Semitism, though no evidence was provided. Protesters in NYC demand his release, calling the arrest unconstitutional.

His location remains unclear. The ACLU and immigrant rights groups argue the detention violates free speech, warning it sets a dangerous precedent.

  • ZaktorEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Speech can be used in deciding the fitness for someone to immigrate, but he’s a green card holder, so already well past that. There’s wide leeway in the criteria for accepting new foreigners, but once you’re here legally you have first amendment protections.