Protesters demand Mahmoud Khalil's release at Trump Tower
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Protesters from Jewish Voice for Peace gathered at Trump Tower on Thursday to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist arrested for immigration violations. Police arrested 98 demonstrators for trespassing and obstruction. Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident, was detained outside his apartment and faces deportation. He is currently held in Louisiana. His supporters argue that his arrest infringes on free speech. In a separate legal action, Khalil and other students are suing Columbia University to block a Congressional request for disciplinary records related to campus protests. Khalil recently completed his master’s degree at Columbia.