US Immigration authorities arrest pro-Palestine activist despite having green card

On Saturday night, federal immigration authorities claiming to act on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security raided a university-owned apartment near Columbia’s Manhattan campus and detained Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine Columbia University student. This detention comes as US President Donald Trump escalates his threats to deport international students and punish so-called “agitators” who protest the Israeli occupation. This isn’t just about one student, it’s about a dangerous precedent where pro-Palestinian voices are being silenced through intimidation, detention, and deportation.