Student protest leader arrested; deportation proceedings initiated
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and recent Columbia University graduate, faces deportation after his arrest by immigration officials. His lawyer stated that agents initially sought to revoke his student visa but later targeted his green card instead. Khalil's arrest is linked to a crackdown on student protests related to the Gaza conflict, as announced by the Trump administration. He is currently detained in Louisiana, with no formal charges filed against him. Columbia University has not commented on the situation, while protests against Khalil's arrest are planned. The university is also facing federal funding cuts due to claims of antisemitism on campus.