Columbia student arrested, faces deportation over activism

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and Palestinian activist, was arrested by U.S. immigration agents on Saturday. His wife, Noor Abdalla, expressed regret for underestimating the situation, believing Khalil's legal residency would protect him. Khalil's lawyers argue his arrest is retaliation for his pro-Palestinian activism, claiming it violates his free speech rights. The government has initiated deportation proceedings against him, but he has not been charged with any crime. Khalil, who became a U.S. permanent resident last year, is currently detained in Louisiana. His case is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to target foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian protests.