Protesters demand release of activist facing deportation

Jewish protesters gathered at Trump Tower to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University activist facing deportation. Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident, was arrested without any charges and is currently detained in Louisiana. The demonstration, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, featured over 200 participants, including actor Debra Winger. Protesters criticized the Trump administration's actions, claiming Khalil's arrest threatens free speech and is unjust. Khalil's arrest follows a wave of pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. colleges. His supporters argue that his detention is part of a broader crackdown on dissent related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.