Activist Mahmoud Khalil Condemns Columbia University and Trump Administration in Op-Ed From ICE Detention

Khalil accuses Columbia of facilitating his detention and criticizes escalating government crackdowns on pro-Palestinian students.

Mahmoud Khalil, detained by ICE since March 8, alleges Columbia University created conditions enabling his arrest and detention.
In an op-ed, Khalil compares Columbia's administration to Nazi collaborators, accusing it of suppressing dissent under the guise of combating antisemitism.
He highlights the Trump administration's revocation of over 300 student visas, linking it to a broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism.
Khalil criticizes Columbia for turning over student disciplinary records to Congress and establishing policies he claims stifle free speech and activism.
Protests demanding Khalil's release have intensified, with activists condemning both Columbia's complicity and federal overreach.