Mahmoud Khalil detained for campus protest activism

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student, became a prominent figure in protests against Israel's actions in Gaza last spring. His visibility has now led to his arrest by federal immigration agents, marking a significant move in President Trump's crackdown on campus protests. Khalil, a legal U.S. resident, is being held for potential deportation. The Trump administration claims he organized protests that harassed Jewish students and distributed pro-Hamas propaganda, while supporters argue he is being unfairly targeted for his activism. Khalil's arrest has raised concerns about free speech and the treatment of pro-Palestinian voices on campuses. He is currently detained in Louisiana, with his wife, who is eight months pregnant, seeking public support for his release.