Palestinian activist arrested for leading Columbia protests

Federal immigration agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student and activist, at Columbia University. His attorney stated that ICE acted on orders to revoke his student visa and green card, despite Khalil being a permanent resident. Khalil's arrest is linked to his involvement in protests against Israel last spring. The Trump administration has intensified scrutiny of Columbia University, citing concerns over antisemitism and threatening funding cuts. Khalil faces allegations related to organizing protests and social media posts. He has been transferred to an immigration detention facility in New Jersey. Khalil's attorney noted that the authorities did not provide details on any criminal accusations against him.