Judge says Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can't be deported from U.S. as protesters call for his release
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The Columbia University grad, who helped organize the school’s pro-Palestinian rallies, was detained Saturday night and told his student visa was being revoked, his attorney said.

Summary

A federal judge blocked the removal of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from the U.S. after his arrest by ICE.

Khalil, a Columbia University graduate who helped organize pro-Palestinian protests, was arrested Saturday by ICE agents who claimed his visa was revoked for supporting Hamas.

The Trump administration continues to claim he violated an executive order prohibiting anti-Semitism, though no evidence was provided. Protesters in NYC demand his release, calling the arrest unconstitutional.

His location remains unclear. The ACLU and immigrant rights groups argue the detention violates free speech, warning it sets a dangerous precedent.

  • NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io
    73·
    2 days ago

    To be clear, this man could’ve been lifting “I love Hamas” signs and his arrest would still be unconstitutional. Don’t let them make this an “antisemitism” problem.

    • pogt@lemmy.wtf
      23·
      2 days ago

      I have a fake/throwaway account on X and thought I’d check the vibe there. I was shocked how the majority of Trump supporters were arguing that constitutional rights only apply to US citizens.

      Their level of confidence in being ignorant is just…wow. Scary.

      • umean2me@discuss.onlineEnglish
        112·
        2 days ago

        In addition to ignorance, Khalil had legal citizenship which makes him a US citizen ☠️. So much for “we love immigrants as long as they’re legal”!

        • TheRealKuni@midwest.socialEnglish
          2·
          19 hours ago

          Khalil had legal citizenship which makes him a US citizen

          As I understand it, he is not a citizen but a legal permanent resident married to a citizen. He has a green card.

          • umean2me@discuss.onlineEnglish
            2·
            18 hours ago

            Ahhh I see this is a distinction I wasn’t aware of. I just remembered reading one of the publications saying he was a citizen, but it seems you’re correct.

    • pootzapie@lemy.lolEnglish
      7·
      2 days ago

      Agree with you ofc, just want to add how ironic it is that supporting Arabs (who are Semites) is antisemitic but nazis who are explicitly anti-Jewish are not…but ofc the fash and doublespeak.