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Palestinian green card holder gets arrested after leading on-campus protests

Columbia University grad student Mahmoud Khalil is considered a leader in anti-Israel protests on campus. ICE arrested him on Saturday and revoked his green card. Activists are calling this an attack on free speech.

By Madeleine Brand • Mar 10, 2025 • 1 min read

Columbia University grad student Mahmoud Khalil is considered a leader in anti-Israel protests on campus. ICE arrested him on Saturday and revoked his green card. Activists are calling this an attack on free speech.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Palestinian green card holder gets arrested after leading on-campus protests

Columbia University grad student Mahmoud Khalil is considered a leader in anti-Israel protests on campus. ICE arrested him on Saturday and revoked his green card. Activists are calling this an attack on free speech.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Palestinian green card holder gets arrested after leading on-campus protests

Columbia University grad student Mahmoud Khalil is considered a leader in anti-Israel protests on campus. ICE arrested him on Saturday and revoked his green card. Activists are calling this an attack on free speech.

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