ICE arrests pro-Palestinian student activist at Columbia

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student activist, claiming his green card was revoked. Khalil was involved in pro-Palestinian protests on campus and was detained outside his apartment. Khalil's attorney stated that ICE agents threatened to arrest his pregnant wife during the incident. The agents did not provide a warrant for Khalil's arrest, and Columbia University confirmed reports of ICE activity on campus. Columbia has a policy requiring law enforcement to have a judicial warrant to enter non-public areas. Khalil is reportedly being held at a detention center in New Jersey, and a petition for his release has gained significant support.


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