Wife shocked by husband's arrest despite legal residency

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and Palestinian activist, was arrested by U.S. immigration agents in Manhattan. His wife, Noor Abdalla, expressed surprise at the arrest, believing his legal residency would protect him. Khalil's arrest is linked to the Trump administration's efforts to deport foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian protests. A federal judge has temporarily blocked his deportation while reviewing the case. Khalil, who became a prominent figure in student protests, was transferred to a jail in Louisiana. His wife, who is eight months pregnant, hopes he will be released before their child is born.