Pro-Palestinian activist detained by U.S. immigration agents

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student, is in U.S. immigration custody after being detained by ICE agents in New York. Officials claim he led activities linked to Hamas, but his lawyer argues this infringes on free speech. Khalil's student visa and green card were revoked during his detention. He is now held in Louisiana, and his wife, who is pregnant, was threatened with arrest during the incident. He has not been charged with any crime. The Trump administration has announced plans to revoke visas for individuals deemed to support terrorism. This follows a broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism at U.S. universities, particularly after protests against the Gaza war.