Pro-Palestine student arrested for anti-Israel protest

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine activist and recent Columbia University graduate, was arrested by ICE agents for his involvement in anti-Israel protests. His student visa was revoked, and the Department of Homeland Security stated the arrest supports President Trump's orders against anti-Semitism. Columbia University criticized the arrest, calling it a significant threat to press freedom and political speech. The university expressed concern that international students are now fearful of potential arrests without charges, impacting their participation in campus activities. The government claims Khalil distributed pro-Hamas propaganda. The White House indicated that this arrest is part of a broader effort to address support for Hamas among students in the U.S.