Trump Escalates Deportations: Palestinian Student Arrested
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Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian green-card holder and Columbia University graduate student, was arrested by ICE over the weekend. The arrest, reportedly the first of many, stems from President Trump's executive order targeting those involved in "antisemitic harassment and violence." Khalil's arrest, linked to his participation in protests against the Israel-Hamas war, is seen as an escalation of Trump's deportation efforts. His attorney argues the arrest violates the trust afforded foreign students and that Khalil's green card was revoked without due process. Columbia University confirmed ICE activity on campus but stated that warrants are required for entry into university buildings. Protests have erupted following Khalil's transfer to a Louisiana detention facility.
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