Second Palestinian student arrested for visa overstay

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The Department of Homeland Security has arrested a second Columbia University student for overstaying her visa. The student, a Palestinian, had an F-1 visa that expired in 2022. This arrest follows the detention of Muhammad Khalil, a former Columbia student and legal resident, which sparked significant public criticism. Both arrests are linked to pro-Palestinian protests last year and have drawn attention amid ongoing discussions about immigration enforcement.


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