ICE arrests Palestinian activist for involvement in protests

Federal immigration agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University, during a raid at his residence. His attorney stated that ICE acted on orders to revoke his student visa and green card, despite his permanent resident status. This arrest is one of the first actions under the Trump administration's policy targeting international students involved in protests against Israel. The administration claims these individuals have forfeited their rights by supporting Hamas. Khalil was a prominent activist during campus protests and is under investigation by Columbia for his involvement in pro-Palestinian activities. His attorney described the arrest as a retaliatory action against his activism.