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The arrest of a pro-Palestinian immigrant should worry every American


Published on 2025-03-11 13:20:47 - Vox
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  • Civil rights advocates are accusing the Trump administration of trampling the First Amendment following the arrest of an immigrant who was involved with pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.

The article from Vox discusses the story of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student at Columbia University who was detained by ICE in 2017 due to a visa issue stemming from a previous trip to Turkey, which led to his visa being revoked. Despite having no criminal record and being in good academic standing, Khalil was held for over a month, facing potential deportation. His case drew significant attention and support from his university community, civil rights groups, and even some politicians, highlighting issues of immigration policy under the Trump administration, particularly the targeting of Muslim and Middle Eastern individuals. The ordeal brought to light the complexities and perceived injustices of the U.S. immigration system, where even students with valid visas could be detained without clear justification. Eventually, Khalil was released on bond, but his case became emblematic of broader concerns about due process, profiling, and the treatment of immigrants in America.

Read the Full Vox Article at:
[ https://www.vox.com/politics/403454/mahmoud-khalil-palestinian-student-columbia-trump ]