Far-left anti-Israel activists plan to take over New York City’s Federal Plaza after the arrest of a pro-Palestine activist by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Activists are demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University alumnus.
Federal immigration authorities detained Khalil over the weekend. His attorney, Amy Greer, reported that Khalil was taken from his university accommodation on Saturday evening by ICE personnel, citing the revocation of his student visa. Additionally, Greer clarified that Khalil holds permanent residency status but was detained regardless.
The move appears linked to a broader initiative under President Donald J. Trump’s administration targeting international students involved in demonstrations against Israel. President Trump told donors last year that he intended to “throw out” foreign students taking part in subversive activities on American campuses.
Murad Awawdeh of the New York Immigration Coalition criticized the arrest, claiming it unconstitutional and urging immediate action from authorities.
In response, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesman cited Khalil’s alignment with Hamas-related activities as grounds for the arrest. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the visas and green cards of Hamas supporters would be revoked. […]
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