NEW YORK — Student activist Mahmoud Khalil was welcomed by New York City (NYC) Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion on March 9, 2026, a year after his arrest by federal authorities for protesting Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Khalil attended the intimate iftar with his wife and young son, sharing a meal with the […]
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US appeals court overturns release of Mahmoud Khalil
A US appeals court on Thursday overturned a ruling that led to the release of prominent pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, raising the possibility of his rearrest, according to court documents. Khalil, a legal permanent resident married to a US citizen, was detained by immigration authorities for three months beginning in March over alleged threats to […]
Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20 million from Trump administration over immigration arrest
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, has filed a $20 million claim against the Trump administration. He alleges false imprisonment and malicious prosecution during his detention by US immigration authorities. Khalil’s lawyers submitted the claim against the Departments of Homeland Security and State on Thursday. The law requires that such claims be […]
Court approves deportation of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil amid controversy
A U.S. immigration judge has sanctioned the removal of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student and activist. The ruling, issued in Louisiana, allows the Trump administration to move forward with deportation procedures. Judge Jamie Commins made the decision at the LaSalle Immigration Court, located inside a secure detention center. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, was born […]
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil calls his detention political persecution
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student activist, describes his detention in a US immigration facility as political persecution. Detained earlier this month after protesting for Palestinian rights, he considers himself a “political prisoner.” A recent Columbia University graduate, he believes his activism led to his arrest. In a letter from the ICE facility in Louisiana, Khalil […]
Lawsuit filed to halt Trump deportations of Pro-Palestinian protesters
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The lawsuit challenges the deportation of international students and scholars supporting Palestinian rights. It seeks a nationwide temporary restraining order to block two executive orders signed by President Trump recently. This lawsuit follows the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a 30-year-old Columbia University […]
Protesters rally for justice: nearly 100 arrested for Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
Nearly 100 people were arrested during a protest at Trump Tower in Manhattan. The demonstration aimed to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Organised by Jewish Voice for Peace, protesters occupied the golden atrium, chanting “Free Mahmoud Khalil” and calling for justice. The rally […]
Mahmoud Khalil Sues Columbia University to Protect Activist Records
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, has filed a lawsuit against the university. He is joined by seven unnamed individuals in this legal battle. Their goal is to prevent Columbia from sharing student activists’ personal information with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. This lawsuit comes in response to a request from the House Committee on Education […]