Trump announces more arrests after Columbia protester’s detention
Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and green card holder, was arrested by ICE agents at Columbia University. This occurred shortly after the Trump administration cut $400 million in funding to the university, citing its handling of protests. Khalil's attorney stated that ICE initially claimed to revoke his student visa, but later threatened to revoke his green card. Trump confirmed the arrest, labeling Khalil a "Radical Foreign Pro-Hamas Student" and suggesting more arrests would follow. Columbia University acknowledged the arrest but did not confirm if a warrant was issued. The Trump administration defended the action, linking it to a broader effort to combat perceived antisemitism on college campuses.