Palestinian Activist's Arrest by Trump Administration Sparks Legal and Free Speech Debate

Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia student and legal U.S. resident, faces deportation after protests linked to Gaza war, raising concerns about First Amendment rights.

• Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student, was detained by ICE agents and is being held in a Louisiana facility after his green card was revoked.
• The Trump administration alleges Khalil engaged in activities aligned with Hamas, citing his role in organizing pro-Gaza campus protests, but no criminal charges have been filed against him.
• Khalil's lawyers argue his detention violates his constitutional rights, claiming it is retaliation for his protected speech and advocacy during the protests.
• The arrest has drawn widespread attention, with protests erupting in New York and other cities, while Khalil's pregnant wife has publicly appealed for his release.
• This case is seen as a test of the administration's crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism on U.S. campuses, with officials warning of more actions against foreign nationals involved in similar demonstrations.

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