Student activist Mahmoud Khalil arrested in the U.S

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student activist at Columbia University, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Saturday. His detention has raised concerns among civil liberties groups about free-speech rights under President Trump’s administration. Khalil is a lawful permanent resident and was involved in protests against Israel's actions in Gaza. His arrest follows Trump's comments about expelling protesters, which he labeled as "paid agitators" and "terrorist sympathizers." Rights organizations argue that Khalil's arrest reflects a broader effort to silence pro-Palestinian voices in the U.S. They warn that this could set a precedent for further actions against similar activists.