Mahmoud Khalil, a student activist at Columbia University, has raised serious allegations against the institution following his detention amidst the Trump administration's deportation efforts. Khalil asserts that Columbia has cultivated an environment that suppresses pro-Palestinian dissent while ultimately supporting the government's crackdown on individuals seen as threats to U.S. foreign policy. Detained since March 8, Khalil highlights a wider trend of intimidation against international students advocating for Palestine and argues that the university's actions mirror his past experiences fleeing governmental repression. His call for student solidarity and continued protest reflects deep concerns over free speech and the political climate surrounding Palestine advocacy.
Since my abduction on March 8, the intimidation and kidnapping of international students who stand for Palestine has only accelerated.
The logic used by the federal government to target myself and my peers is a direct extension of Columbia's repression playbook concerning Palestine.
Khalil accused the university of suppressing student dissent under the auspices of combating antisemitism, bowing to pressure from Congress.
I urge students to continue their protest efforts.
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