Palestinian student arrested after pro-Palestine protests

U.S. immigration agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University, on March 8, 2025. The arrest followed a State Department order to revoke his green card, citing his alleged ties to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization. This arrest occurred a day after President Trump announced the cancellation of $400 million in federal funding to Columbia, criticizing the university for not addressing harassment of Jewish students. Khalil's attorney claims he was wrongfully detained, as he is a legal permanent resident, not a visa holder. Khalil's whereabouts remain unclear, with conflicting reports about his detention location. The Trump administration has indicated it will continue to target individuals associated with pro-Palestine protests on college campuses, threatening further actions against universities that allow such demonstrations.