The Department of Homeland Security claimed that Columbia University anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil “led activities aligned to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization."
Columbia University faces $400 million cuts in NIH funding due to allegations of antisemitism under a Trump administration directive.
ICE agents arrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil -- a leader in Columbia University's encampment movement -- on Saturday night, said his attorney, Amy Greer.
The Trump administration is moving to deport foreign citizens who engaged in anti-Israel activities pursuant to an order issued by Trump in January.