Judge halts deportation of Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil

A federal judge in New York has temporarily stopped the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate. This decision comes after Khalil was detained by immigration authorities following a directive to cancel his green card. Khalil's detention marks an escalation in the Trump administration's actions against pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. He was a prominent figure in demonstrations at Columbia and has faced scrutiny from the university for his activism. Supporters gathered in Manhattan to demand Khalil's release after his arrest. Khalil's wife is an American citizen, and they are expecting a child soon.