NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports Mahmoud Khalil’s effort to avoid deportation.
New York City Mayor Supports Anti-Israel Activist New York City’s Mayor Zoran Mamdani stated on Thursday that Mahmoud Khalil, an activist known for his anti-Israel stance, should “remain in New York City” amidst efforts by the Trump administration to deport him. “Mahmoud Khalil is a New Yorker,” Mamdani emphasized during a press briefing. He further […]
Khalil’s release energizes supporters, but a lengthy legal battle awaits.
Supporters of Mahmoud Khalil are breathing a sigh of relief after his release from Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, but they also recognize the ongoing struggle against the Trump administration concerning the immigration status of students at Palestinian international universities. “This feels like a significant win for anyone who fights for free speech and Palestinian […]
Mahmoud Khalil’s attorneys ask the judge for permission to have a visit with his newborn son.
A lawyer representing Mahmoud Khalil, a former student at Columbia, is seeking permission for him to physically interact with his wife and their newborn son while he is being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention for ten weeks. In a letter addressed to District Judge Michael Farbeers, Khalil’s legal team stated that the […]
Mahmoud Khalil’s wife gives birth to couple’s first child while Columbia grad remains in ICE detention
Mahmoud Khalil’s wife gave birth to the couple’s first child early Monday when a Columbia University graduate was stuck at the Louisiana Detention Center after authorities refused to allow him temporary release to see his newborn son. Dr Noor Abdallah, 28, gave birth to her and Halil’s son in New York on Monday morning, but […]
The limits of US tolerance: What Mahmoud Khalil’s case reveals about assimilation
For generations, America has been separated from other parts of the world as an immigrant nation, but it is also a country of values. Unlike Europe, where ethnic and religious minorities often separate from the broader society socially and politically, the American model of assimilation has long been based on simple but powerful expectations. America […]
BROADCAST BIAS: Networks hide Mahmoud Khalil’s pro-Hamas message, show lots of sympathy
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Shocking ICE raid: Why Mahmoud Khalil’s detention is sparking outrage
President Trump announced this week that the ice attack led to the arrest of anti-Israeli activist Mahmoud Khalil, claiming it was in national security's greatest interests as it “led activities along Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.” Halil is being investigated by the Department of Homeland Security, Justice and the Department of State as a national […]
Protesters flood NYC’s Trump Tower to demand Mahmoud Khalil’s release
A large group of anti-Israel protesters crowded the dining area at Trump Tower on Thursday afternoon, rallying for the release of former Colombian student and protest mastermind Mahmoud Khalil. The video shows a crowd of at least 100 people – from the voices of Jews of the pro-Palestinian group for peace – wearing a red […]
Mahmoud Khalil’s wife says she didn’t take feds warnings seriously: ‘I was naive’
Columbia University's wife says she was treated as a rag in federal detainee. He says he tried to prepare her what to do a few days before he was captured if an ice agent appeared at their door. “I didn't take him seriously,” Mahmoud Khalil's pregnant wife, Noor Abdallah, told Reuters on Wednesday. “Obviously I […]
DEPORT him NOW: Unveiling Mahmoud Khalil’s disturbing history
On March 8, Ice arrested Palestinian activist and recent Colombian alumnus Mahmoud Khalil. Halil was the leader of Colombian pro-Palestinian protests last spring. He was destined to be deported, but yesterday US District Judge Jesse Furman issued an order that blocked his deportation. Halil is currently being held in a Louisiana ice facility awaiting his […]