White House requested updates on Mahmoud Khalil's arrest

The White House requested real-time updates on Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student arrested by Homeland Security. His lawyers claim agents delayed communication with them while Khalil was transported to Louisiana shortly after his detention. Khalil's legal team filed a complaint challenging his detention, highlighting confusion over his lawful status as a permanent resident. They argue that the government is using a 1952 law to justify his deportation without any legal accusations against him. Khalil, who has been involved in pro-Palestinian activism, is currently in a detention center and has faced delays in receiving necessary medication. His case has raised concerns about free speech and political motivations behind his arrest.