Post Reports The ICE arrest of student activist Mahmoud Khalil
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Mar 11, 2025 
Maria Sacchetti, an immigration reporter for The Washington Post, sheds light on the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a student activist and legal permanent resident. They discuss the implications of his detention by immigration officers, despite no evidence of wrongdoing. The conversation touches on the chilling effects on free speech and activism in academic circles, with broader concerns about government policies impacting campus dissent. Sacchetti also outlines the legal battles Khalil faces, highlighting the intersection of immigration law and political expression.
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Khalil's Arrest
- Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student, was arrested by ICE while returning home with his pregnant wife.
- Despite showing proof of legal residency, he was detained and potentially faces deportation.
Legal Status and Detainment
- Khalil's lawyer claims ICE agents initially said they were revoking his student visa, despite him being a legal permanent resident.
- He now faces potential deportation, although no public criminal charges exist.
Trump's Justification
- President Trump claimed Khalil's detainment stemmed from his executive order targeting non-citizens engaged in activities against U.S. interests.
- Trump accused Khalil of pro-terrorist and anti-American activities without providing evidence.