Mahmoud Khalil’s Wife Issues Emotional Plea as Legal Battle Over Activist’s Detention Continues

Noor Abdalla vows to fight for her husband’s release and denounces government actions targeting pro-Palestinian voices.

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist, remains in ICE detention in Louisiana one month after his arrest on March 8, 2025.
The Trump administration accuses Khalil of leading activities aligned with Hamas, invoking a rarely used legal provision to justify his deportation, although no criminal charges have been filed.
Khalil’s wife, Noor Abdalla, published a heartfelt letter condemning his detention and pledging to continue advocating for free speech and Palestinian rights.
Khalil’s lawyers are actively challenging his deportation in court, with an immigration hearing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
The case has intensified concerns over the suppression of pro-Palestinian activism and the broader implications for civil liberties and immigrant rights.