Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was in his university-owned apartment when ICE agents came into the residence and took him into custody, according to the New York Post. ICE agents also
The Columbia University grad taken into custody by federal immigration officials Saturday is a Palestinian former student and known campus agitator.
The NYPD detained multiple protesters at Barnard College late Wednesday after breaking up a library occupation sparked by the expulsion of three anti-Israel students.
Columbia associate professor Shai Davidai criticizes leadership at Columbia and Barnard as anti-Israel agitators once again wreak havoc on campus.
Protests at Barnard and Columbia continue, with tensions over Palestine, NYPD presence, and nine arrests made.
The Trump administration canceled $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University, fulfilling one of President Donald Trump’s campaign promises to remove funding from schools that fail to take action against antisemitism.
A small group of pro-Palestinian student demonstrators occupied a building at Barnard College’s Manhattan campus Wednesday, clashing with staff and sending one employee to the hospital.
Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia graduate and Palestinian who is in the country legally and holds a green card, was arrested by ICE over his role in pro-Palestinian activism.
Mahmoud Khalil is a permanent resident of the United States. His arrest sets up a fight over free speech and immigrant rights.