Pro-Palestinian Activists Protest at Trump Tower Over Mahmoud Khalil's Detention

Demonstrators demand the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, whose arrest and potential deportation have sparked concerns over freedom of speech and human rights.

Hundreds of demonstrators, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, entered Trump Tower in New York to protest the detention and planned deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.
Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and Green Card holder, was arrested by U.S. immigration authorities over alleged Hamas sympathies and participation in pro-Palestinian protests.
Critics argue Khalil's detention violates his constitutional rights and sets a dangerous precedent for targeting activists based on their political beliefs.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Khalil's deportation while legal challenges regarding the constitutionality of his case are reviewed.
The Trump administration has defended the arrest, citing national security concerns, while human rights groups and legal experts warn of potential abuses of power.

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