His lawyers say the immigration and customs enforcement arrested a Palestinian activist, one of the key figures in inciting the acquisition of anti-Israel students on Columbia University's campus.
Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate of the prestigious school in December, was in a university-owned apartment several blocks from campus on Saturday night when an ice agent entered the residence and detained him, Amy Greer told the Associated Press.
When the agent attacked the apartment, the school was Please make a statement He addressed the presence of agents near campus and stated his intention to oppose Ice's legal actions in accordance with the so-called Sanctuary City Act.
“In line with our longstanding practices and the practices of cities and institutions across the country, law enforcement agencies must have a judicial warrant to enter non-public university areas, including university buildings,” the statement read in part.
“Columbia is committed to complying with all legal obligations and supporting student organizations and campus communities.”
ICE agents reportedly told Greer that the agency is enforcing a State Department dict order to cancel Khalil's student visa and his green card in accordance with President Trump's recent pledge to force “asgitators” of foreign students responsible for promoting uncertainty on campus.
The news comes days after Trump announced plans to yank a nearly $400 million contract with federal grants and contracts with Columbia for violating anti-discrimination laws.
