ICE Arrests Palestinian Leader of Columbia’s Anti-Israel Protests

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student and leader of anti-Israel protests at Columbia University. Khalil, who was involved in organizing encampments on campus, was detained following the revocation of his student visa by the Trump administration. The arrest has sparked a wave of controversy and debate over immigration policies and free speech on college campuses.

Khalil's lawyer has stated that the arrest is an attempt to silence dissent and suppress activism. The incident has drawn attention from various human rights organizations, which are calling for Khalil's immediate release and a review of the visa revocation process. The case has also reignited discussions about the treatment of international students in the U.S. and the broader implications for campus activism.

Columbia University has yet to issue an official statement regarding Khalil's arrest, but students and faculty have organized protests demanding the university take a stand against what they perceive as an attack on free speech. The situation at Columbia is part of a larger national conversation about the balance between security concerns and the rights of individuals to express their political views.

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