Following the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and recent Columbia graduate, tensions at the university escalated. A federal court ruled he cannot be deported, but he remains in ICE custody. In response, hundreds protested in Manhattan, leading to arrests outside City Hall Park. Faculty expressed concern for non-citizen students, advising them to avoid political commentary that could attract attention from the Trump administration. The White House has noted that DHS is using intelligence to identify students involved in protests, intensifying worries about free speech implications on campus.
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Manhattan after Mahmoud Khalil's arrest, highlighting concerns regarding governmental scrutiny of student activism related to pro-Palestinian movements.
As tensions rise, Columbia faculty advise students, especially non-citizens, to exercise caution in expressing their opinions on social media due to potential repercussions from the administration.
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