Protester Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20 million from the Trump administration over his arrest.
Activist Seeks Damages for Mistaken Arrest NEW YORK – Mahmoud Halil found himself at home in Manhattan recently, cradling his 10-week-old son, while his partner awaited news from an immigration prison in Louisiana about the birth. It was a moment filled with juxtaposition—as Halil tried to wrap his head around the emotions of being a […]
Mahmoud Khalil describes being held during his son’s birth: It “touched my heart.”
During an MSNBC interview on Friday, Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reflected on missing the birth of his first son. “I lost one of my precious moments with my wife and son. I recall hearing his cries around 3:30 AM, right at delivery,” Khalil shared. “It’s shocking […]
Mahmoud Khalil, an activist against Israel, leads a ‘Free Palestine!’ chant in NYC following his release from ICE custody
Activist Mahmoud Khalil Joins Rally in NYC After Immigration Detention Mahmoud Khalil, known for his anti-Israel activism, participated in a rally in New York City on Sunday, just days after being released from a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Louisiana. The rally was held outside the Cathedral of St. John, close to […]
Khalil, an anti-Israel activist, describes immigration detention as a ‘kidnapping’
Anti-Israel Activist Mahmoud Khalil Speaks Out After Release Mahmoud Khalil, an activist known for his anti-Israel stance, shared his thoughts in a recent interview following his release from immigration detention. He mentioned feeling that his detention was a sort of “lure.” “All the ‘know your rights’ flyers I’d read were, well, pretty much useless,” Khalil […]
Khalil leads a fresh protest in Columbia following his release from immigration detention.
Mahmoud Khalil, known for his anti-Israel activism, made his way back to Columbia University on Sunday, just days after a judge ordered his release from immigration detention. During a protest march in New York City, Khalil spoke about past attempts by the Trump administration to detain and deport him. “So, who really is Mahmoud Khalil?” […]
Mahmoud Khalil criticizes Columbia’s double standards at his first NYC rally after being released by ICE
Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel protester, criticized what he sees as hypocrisy at Columbia University on Sunday. He highlighted the university’s claims of supporting international students while spending three months in an immigration detention center prior to his release last week. “We need to address Columbia University’s hypocrisy. Just two weeks ago, they said they wanted […]
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil returns home emotionally, hugs his wife, and holds a significant press conference with AOC.
Mahmoud Khalil’s Advocacy Continues After Immigration Detention Anti-Israel advocate Mahmoud Khalil has expressed his intention to persist in his advocacy for Palestinian rights. He spoke upon arriving in New Jersey on his way back to New York City after spending three months in a Louisiana immigration detention center. “I want to go back and continue […]
Protester Mahmoud Khalil shares his experience after being released from jail in Louisiana
Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel protester, expressed regret upon leaving what he called an “incredible man” behind at a detention facility in Louisiana on Friday. “I’ll be leaving over 1,000 people who don’t belong there,” Khalil stated to reporters after his release from the LaSalle detention center in Ina, Louisiana. Reflecting on his experience, he shared […]
Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil released from detention following a judge’s decision
Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel activist and graduate student at Columbia University, was released on bail from an immigration detention center in Louisiana on Friday, following a judge’s order. He is set to return to New York, where his wife and baby reside, and must inform the Department of Homeland Security of his new address within […]
Mahmoud Khalil freed from federal immigration custody
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released from federal immigration detention on Friday following a judge’s ruling. Khalil, a legal permanent resident and a prominent negotiator at Columbia University, had been detained for over three months. His case is part of a broader crackdown on foreign students involved in campus protests. After his release, Khalil expressed […]