ICE arrests Palestinian activist at Columbia University protest

Federal immigration authorities arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University, during a raid at his residence. His attorney stated that ICE agents acted on orders to revoke his student visa and green card. Khalil was a prominent figure in protests against Israel and faced disciplinary actions from Columbia for his activism. His arrest is seen as part of a broader crackdown on international students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The university has not confirmed whether ICE had a warrant for the arrest. Khalil's detention has raised concerns about potential retaliatory actions against students expressing political opinions.