ICE arrests Palestinian activist at Columbia University

Federal immigration agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University, during a raid at his residence. His attorney stated that the arrest was based on orders to revoke his student visa and green card. Khalil was a prominent figure in protests against Israel and had been involved in negotiations with university officials. His arrest is seen as part of a broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism, following the Trump administration's threats to deport supporters of Hamas. Columbia University has not confirmed whether law enforcement had a warrant for the arrest. Khalil faces multiple allegations from the university related to his activism, which he claims are politically motivated.