Jewish group protests deportation of Columbia activist Khalil

Protesters from the Jewish group Jewish Voice for Peace gathered in Trump Tower's lobby to oppose the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University activist facing deportation. Khalil was arrested outside his apartment and has not been charged with any crime. President Trump stated that Khalil's arrest is the first of many, targeting students he claims engage in anti-American activities. Khalil's supporters argue that his arrest infringes on free speech rights, prompting protests across the country. Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident, is currently detained in Louisiana. He recently completed his master's degree at Columbia and is married to an American citizen, with their first child on the way.