ICE arrests Palestinian activist for student protest involvement
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Federal immigration agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student, on Saturday. His arrest is the first known deportation effort under the Trump administration's crackdown on student protests against Israel. Khalil's attorney stated that ICE agents acted on orders to revoke his visa, despite him being a permanent resident. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the arrest, linking it to Khalil's alleged support for Hamas during protests. Khalil's detention has raised concerns among immigration experts, who view it as a retaliatory action against his activism. Columbia University has not confirmed whether law enforcement had a warrant for the arrest.