"Khalil was in and out of custody throughout much of 2025 following his role in campus protests at Columbia University. Although he primarily acted as a negotiator between the student protesters and the university, the federal government alleged that Khalil engaged in pro-Hamas activities and that his support of a terrorist organization was grounds for deportation. He was first detained in March after federal agents took him from his apartment."
"Last year's arrest of Mahmoud Khalil was more than just a chilling act of political repression, Mamdani said, it was an attack on all of our constitutional rights. Now, as the crackdown on pro-Palestinian free speech continues, Mahmoud is being threatened with rearrest. Mahmoud is freeand must remain free. Last year's arrest of Mahmoud Khalil was more than just a chilling act of political repression, it was an attack on all of our constitutional rights."
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal district court in New Jersey lacked authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release. Khalil was detained multiple times in 2025 following his role in Columbia University campus protests, where he primarily acted as a negotiator between student protesters and the university. Federal authorities allege Khalil engaged in pro-Hamas activities and contend that support for a designated terrorist organization provides grounds for deportation. Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted on social media reaffirming support and calling for Khalil to remain free, characterizing his prior arrest as political repression and an attack on constitutional rights. The federal government has not confirmed plans to reapprehend him.
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