Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University, was arrested by ICE, triggering alarms about free speech and student rights amid heightened immigration enforcement. His detention is believed to be among the first following protests against the Israel-Hamas conflict. Critics argue that this arrest undermines trust between foreign students and U.S. institutions, as many come to the U.S. expecting freedom of political expression. Khalil, a green-card holder, faced confusion about his legal status at the time of arrest, indicating potential procedural violations on the part of ICE.
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student, was arrested by ICE following protests against the Israel-Hamas war, raising concerns about free speech and deportation.
Michael Thaddeus highlighted how Khalil's arrest undermines foreign students' trust in their ability to freely express political views while studying in the U.S.
Khalil was misinformed about his legal status during arrest, as ICE falsely claimed his student visa was canceled despite him being a lawful permanent resident.
Khalil's attorney described the arrest's questionable legality, indicating that officers failed to present a valid warrant before detaining him.
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