Activist faces deportation; wife regrets naivety

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, was arrested by immigration agents and faces deportation. His wife, Noor Abdalla, expressed regret for not anticipating his detention, as Khalil had previously raised concerns about immigration officers. Khalil, a legal permanent resident, was involved in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia. His arrest aligns with the Trump administration's efforts to target activists involved in such demonstrations. A federal judge has temporarily blocked his deportation while the legality of his detention is reviewed. Abdalla, who is pregnant, attended court where Khalil's lawyers argued that his detention violates his free speech rights. Protests for his release have emerged, including from Jewish student groups, amid warnings from the Education Secretary about antisemitism on campuses.