On March 8, 2025, Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian green card holder and former Columbia University graduate student, was arrested by ICE in university housing, sparking outrage and legal battles. A prominent pro-Palestinian activist, Khalil faces potential deportation under Trump’s executive orders targeting antisemitism, with DHS alleging ties to Hamas—claims unsupported by public evidence. His arrest raises questions about green card holders’ rights and free speech, as experts argue his activism is protected under the First Amendment. A federal judge has temporarily blocked his deportation, and his legal team fights to bring him back to New York from a Louisiana detention center. The case, part of Trump’s crackdown on campus protests, could set a precedent for immigration enforcement and political expression, with critics warning of a chilling effect on free speech and civil liberties. Protests and international scrutiny continue to grow as the courts weigh in. […]