Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's 2024 student encampment protests, was arrested in New York City by federal immigration authorities who claimed they were acting on a State Department order to revoke his green card,

Agents told Mahmoud Khalil’s attorney that they were revoking Khalil’s green card. He is legally considered a permanent resident.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was in his university-owned apartment when ICE agents came into the residence and took him into custody, according to the New York Post. ICE agents also