Khalil faces deportation for organizing campus protests

Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. resident and Columbia University student, was arrested by federal agents amid a crackdown on campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas war. His detention marks the first known action in President Trump's campaign against what he calls antisemitic protests. Khalil, who has been a prominent figure in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, is now facing potential deportation. The White House claims he organized protests that harassed Jewish students, while supporters argue he is being unfairly targeted for his activism. Khalil recently completed his master's degree and is expecting his first child. His wife has publicly appealed for support to bring him home before the birth.