ICE arrests Columbia anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel activist at Columbia University, at his university-owned apartment. This follows months of protests he led on campus. Khalil's attorney claims he is a lawful permanent resident and that ICE wrongfully detained him, stating his green card and student visa were valid. A habeas corpus petition has been filed to challenge his arrest. Columbia University has not confirmed Khalil's status but stated it complies with legal obligations. The arrest comes amid heightened scrutiny of student activism related to Israel and recent threats from the Trump administration regarding foreign students involved in protests.