Court to hear case of detained Columbia student

A federal court in Manhattan will hear arguments regarding the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student arrested for participating in pro-Palestinian protests. Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident, is currently held in Louisiana. His lawyers argue that his actions are protected free speech and that the government is retaliating against him. A judge has temporarily halted his deportation while the case is considered. Khalil's detention has led to protests in New York and other cities. He has not been charged with a crime and is married to a U.S. citizen.