Protests in Chicago demand release of activist Mahmoud Khalil

On Tuesday, at least 250 people protested in Chicago against the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian green card holder and activist from Columbia University. Demonstrators called for his release, claiming his detention is an attack on free speech. Khalil was arrested by ICE on accusations of leading activities linked to Hamas. His arrest has sparked concerns about the treatment of student activists amid a crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests. Khalil is scheduled to appear in immigration court on March 21. The protest highlighted fears over political motivations behind his detention and the implications for campus activism.