Columbia student arrested by immigration agents in Manhattan

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and Palestinian activist, was arrested by U.S. immigration agents in Manhattan. His wife, Noor Abdalla, expressed surprise at the arrest, believing his legal permanent residency would protect him. Khalil's arrest is linked to the Trump administration's efforts to deport foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian protests. He is not charged with a crime, but the government claims his presence contradicts national interests. Khalil has been transferred to a jail in Louisiana, and his deportation proceedings have begun. His wife, who is eight months pregnant, hopes he will be free before their child is born.