Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil arrests for immigration violation

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student, was arrested by federal immigration authorities on Saturday. His attorney stated that agents claimed to be acting on a state department order to revoke his green card. Khalil's arrest follows Donald Trump's pledge to deport foreign students involved in protests against Israel. The U.S. government has increased scrutiny on Columbia University, cutting $400 million in grants due to perceived antisemitism on campus. Khalil was a key figure in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia. He faced multiple allegations from a university committee investigating students critical of Israel. Khalil's detention has raised concerns about the administration's actions against student activism.