Palestinian activist's arrest raises deportation protection concerns

The arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has raised concerns about the protections for foreign students and green card holders in the U.S. Khalil was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, linked to his role in campus protests against the Gaza war. Khalil, a green card holder, is being held in Louisiana while awaiting immigration court proceedings. His arrest has drawn criticism, with claims that he is being targeted for his activism. Homeland Security cites his alleged support for Hamas as grounds for deportation. Khalil's lawyers have filed a lawsuit against his detention, and a federal judge has ordered that he not be deported while the case is considered. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.