Protests in New York against Mahmoud Khalil's arrest

Hundreds of protesters marched in Lower Manhattan against the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist from Columbia University. The White House defended the detention, stating the government had the authority to revoke his green card. Khalil, a legal permanent resident, was arrested on Saturday and moved to detention in Louisiana. The White House criticized Columbia University for not cooperating and claimed Khalil's actions disrupted campus life and targeted Jewish students. Some civil rights groups are questioning the legality of Khalil's detention, and his lawyers are challenging it in court. New York City officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, stated that the federal government is responsible for the matter.