"ICE's militants specifically named Mahmoud Khalil as a participant in protests against Israel, linking his activism to their new crackdown on students and immigration status."
"The arrest of Khalil marks a significant point in the Trump administration's efforts to combat what it terms anti-Semitic actions at universities, aiming to deter student dissent."
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist formerly associated with Columbia University, was arrested by ICE agents under controversial directives tied to the Trump administrationâs crackdown on anti-Semitism. Khalil's involvement in protests against Israeli actions during conflicts in Gaza led to the revocation of his permanent residency, despite initial claims he was on a student visa. The Department of Homeland Security asserted the arrest aims to enforce policies related to perceived anti-Semitic activities on campuses, while also intimidating Khalil's family during the operation. This incident signifies a broader strategy to suppress dissenting voices among student activists.
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