Wife advocates for Mahmoud Khalil's release from detention

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Mahmoud Khalil's wife has requested his release from immigration detention, emphasizing her need for him to be present for the birth of their child. Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and permanent U.S. resident, was arrested over the weekend. He was taken to a detention center in Louisiana after his arrest in New York City. A federal judge has temporarily blocked efforts to deport him. Khalil's detention has sparked protests, with around 3,000 demonstrators gathering in Lower Manhattan.


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