Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil seeks bail release

Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, a detained Columbia University student, have requested his release on bail. They argue he is not a flight risk and should be allowed to return home for the birth of his first child. Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident, was arrested a week ago and is being held in immigration custody in Louisiana. He has not been charged with a crime, and his case is linked to President Trump's plans to deport some pro-Palestinian activists. The U.S. government claims Khalil's presence could harm foreign policy. His lawyers contend that his detention restricts his freedom of speech and that he has support from classmates and professors advocating for his release.