US green card holder faces possible deportation

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and green card holder, remains detained in Louisiana after his arrest by U.S. immigration authorities. His lawyers are contesting the deportation plans, arguing that he is being targeted for his political activism. Khalil gained attention during pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. He was arrested over the weekend, and no federal charges have been filed against him yet. A federal judge has temporarily blocked his deportation. Legal experts state that green card holders can be deported under certain conditions, including being deemed a national security threat. Khalil's case is seen as unusual, raising concerns about free speech and political activism in the U.S.