On April 24, 2025, the Trump administration confirmed that ICE agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Syrian-born US green card holder and Columbia University activist, without a warrant in March. Khalil, known for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests, is being detained in Louisiana, and missed the birth of his son after ICE denied his temporary release.
The Department of Homeland Security acknowledged the "warrantless arrest", claiming "exigent circumstances" as agents believed Khalil might flee—an allegation his lawyers dispute, noting no agents have testified he posed a flight risk.
Though not charged with any crime, Khalil is facing deportation for alleged immigration fraud and a foreign policy threat designation issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, using a rarely invoked law.
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On April 24, 2025, the Trump administration confirmed that ICE agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Syrian-born US green card holder and Columbia University activist, without a warrant in March. Khalil, known for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests, is being detained in Louisiana, and missed the birth of his son after ICE denied his temporary release.
The Department of Homeland Security acknowledged the "warrantless arrest", claiming "exigent circumstances" as agents believed Khalil might flee—an allegation his lawyers dispute, noting no agents have testified he posed a flight risk.
Though not charged with any crime, Khalil is facing deportation for alleged immigration fraud and a foreign policy threat designation issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, using a rarely invoked law.
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