Pro-Palestinian activist detained, visa revoked for Hamas ties

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student, is in immigration custody in Louisiana after being detained by ICE agents. His student visa and green card were revoked due to allegations of leading activities aligned with Hamas. Khalil was initially held in New Jersey before being moved to a facility in Jena, Louisiana. His attorney stated that ICE agents threatened to arrest his wife during the detention. Columbia University confirmed that law enforcement can enter campus with a warrant. The situation follows a broader crackdown on protests related to the Gaza conflict. The Trump administration recently announced plans to revoke visas for individuals supporting Hamas, marking a significant shift in immigration enforcement related to political activism.