Mahmoud Khalil's arrest ignites protests against deportation plans

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, was arrested by ICE agents in New York and is now detained in Louisiana. His lawyers plan to contest his deportation, arguing it violates his First Amendment rights. Khalil, who holds a U.S. green card, is the first known student protester targeted for deportation under the Trump administration. Over 900,000 people have signed a petition for his release, and protests are planned in Manhattan. The Trump administration claims Khalil's arrest is part of efforts to combat antisemitism on college campuses. However, legal experts question the grounds for deportation, as Khalil has not been charged with any crime.