Demonstrators to take over NYC's Federal Plaza after Mahmoud Khalil is arrested by ICE
Demonstrators plan to take over Federal Plaza in New York City on Monday to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate arrested by federal immigration agents.
Demonstrators plan to take over Federal Plaza in New York City on Monday to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate arrested by federal immigration agents.
Khalil, who helped organize the school's pro-Palestinian protests, was hauled away from his university-owned apartment Saturday night by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after he was told his student visa was being revoked, his attorney said in a statement to NBC News. Attorney Amy Greer added that ICE was informed that Khalil is a permanent resident with a green card but still "detained him anyway."
The Associated Press reported that the arrest seems to be a result of President Donald Trump's push to deport international students who protested against the war in Gaza.
The People’s Forum, which is organizing the rally, demanded that Khalil be released immediately.
"Hands off our students! ICE off our campuses!" the group posted on X.
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