Khalil faces deportation after pro-Palestinian protests

Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. resident and Columbia University graduate student, was arrested by federal immigration agents amid protests over the Israel-Hamas war. His detention marks the first known action in President Trump's crackdown on campus protests deemed antisemitic. Khalil, who has been a prominent figure in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, is now facing potential deportation. The White House claims he organized protests that disrupted classes and made Jewish students feel unsafe, while supporters argue he is being unfairly targeted. Khalil recently completed his master's degree and is expecting his first child with his wife. His family and supporters are advocating for his release, emphasizing his role as a loving husband and father-to-be.