ICE arrests Palestinian activist from Columbia University protests

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 involved in protests against Israel last spring and served as a negotiator for student activists. His arrest is seen as part of a broader crackdown on international students who participated in these protests. Columbia University is under scrutiny from federal agencies for its handling of antisemitism on campus. Khalil faces allegations related to his activism, including organizing events and social media posts criticizing Zionism.