Hochul and Adams silent on pro-Palestinian activist's arrest

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams have not commented on the federal arrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, which has raised concerns among other Democrats. Khalil, a green card holder, was arrested during a crackdown on protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Hochul stated that the facts surrounding Khalil's arrest are unclear, while Adams emphasized that immigration enforcement is not his responsibility. Their silence contrasts with other Democrats who criticize the arrest as a violation of free speech. Khalil is currently detained in Louisiana, awaiting a judge's decision on the legality of his arrest. Other political figures, including State Attorney General Letitia James, have expressed concern and are monitoring the situation.