Protesters in New York demand Mahmoud Khalil's release

Protesters gathered in Times Square, New York City, on Saturday to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist arrested last weekend by plainclothes officers. Khalil, a green card holder, is accused by the Department of Homeland Security of having ties to Hamas. The protests are part of a national movement against Khalil's detention and the Trump administration's actions regarding pro-Palestinian activism. Demonstrators carried signs and chanted slogans, emphasizing their commitment to free speech and political advocacy. Khalil remains in custody in Louisiana, with a federal judge blocking efforts to deport him. Protests are expected to continue until his immigration hearing on March 27.