Palestinian activist faces deportation over alleged terrorism support

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student, is facing deportation after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He is accused of supporting Hamas, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government. Khalil's attorney argues that the detention is politically motivated, aimed at suppressing dissent against Israel's actions in Gaza. The legal team has filed a habeas corpus petition to challenge the validity of his arrest and demand evidence for the accusations. The case raises questions about the revocation of green cards for alleged support of terrorism. Khalil maintains that he is an anti-war activist and denies any wrongdoing, stating that the accusations are based on unverified social media posts.