Palestinian activist arrested for protest involvement

Federal immigration agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student, on Saturday. This marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to detain activists involved in protests against Israel. Khalil was taken from his university-owned apartment under orders from the State Department, despite being a permanent resident with a green card. His attorney reported that Khalil's arrest is linked to his participation in protests and alleged support for Hamas. Khalil's detention is the first known deportation effort targeting student activists under the current administration. His case has raised concerns about the legal basis for detaining a legal permanent resident without criminal charges.