‘Never imagined detention in US’: Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil pleads for release; says arrest caused ‘irreparable harm’ to family, career

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia alumnus facing deportation for pro-Palestinian activism, detailed the “irreparable harm” of his detention, including missing his son’s birth and losing a job offer. Despite his green card status, the Trump administration is proceeding with revocation, raising concerns about free speech and campus activism. A federal judge indicated the deportation effort may be unconstitutional. Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia alumnus facing deportation for pro-Palestinian activism, detailed the “irreparable harm” of his detention, including missing his son’s birth and losing a job offer. Despite his green card status, the Trump administration is proceeding with revocation, raising concerns about free speech and campus activism. A federal judge indicated the deportation effort may be unconstitutional.