Protesters demand release of detained Columbia activist

Jewish protesters gathered in the lobby of Trump Tower on Thursday to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University activist arrested for immigration violations. Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident, faces deportation despite not being charged with any crimes. Protesters, including actor Debra Winger, criticized the Trump administration's actions, claiming Khalil's arrest threatens free speech. They wore shirts and carried banners opposing U.S. support for Israel and calling for Khalil's release. Khalil is currently detained in Louisiana after being arrested outside his apartment in New York City. His supporters argue that his arrest is part of a broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses.