Protesters demand release of deported Columbia activist Khalil

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 married to an American citizen, has not been charged with any crime. The demonstration, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, included chants and banners against U.S. support for Israel. Police warned protesters to leave before making arrests after an hour. Khalil is currently detained in Louisiana. Khalil's supporters argue his arrest threatens free speech. Protests have occurred in various locations, including outside a Manhattan courthouse. Khalil, a Syrian-born activist, recently completed his master's degree at Columbia.