Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Detained by ICE Over Alleged Hamas Ties
Federal agents arrested Khalil, a Columbia graduate and green card holder, citing national security concerns, sparking legal and free speech disputes.
- Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and legal U.S. permanent resident, was arrested by ICE agents at his Columbia University residence on Saturday.
- The Trump administration alleges Khalil has ties to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, though no criminal charges have been filed against him.
- Khalil's lawyer and civil rights advocates argue the arrest is a violation of his First Amendment rights, linking it to his pro-Palestinian activism on campus.
- A federal judge has temporarily blocked Khalil's deportation while legal proceedings are underway, with a hearing scheduled for Wednesday in New York City.
- The arrest has drawn widespread criticism from free speech groups and civil rights advocates, while Trump has defended it as part of a broader crackdown on antisemitism.




































































































































