Activist's arrest highlights concerns for green card holders

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, was arrested on March 8 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, raising concerns about protections for foreign students and green card holders. His arrest is linked to his involvement in protests against the Gaza war at Columbia University. Khalil, a green card holder, is currently detained in Louisiana while awaiting immigration court proceedings. Critics argue he is being targeted for his activism, while the government claims he is a terrorist sympathizer due to his support for groups like Hamas. A federal judge has ordered that Khalil not be deported while his case is reviewed. His lawyers have filed a lawsuit challenging his detention, and the next steps include receiving formal charges and a notice to appear in court.