Immigration judge to rule Friday on detained activist Mahmoud Khalil

A Louisiana immigration judge on Tuesday gave the Trump administration a little more than 24 hours to turn over evidence it says it has against Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University graduate student it is trying to deport over his pro-Palestinian activism.

Judge Jamee Comans said she will then rule on Friday whether the 30-year-old legal permanent resident can be deported or whether he must be freed. If the government's evidence doesn't support Khalil's deportation, she said, she will "terminate" the case against him.

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Columbia University alumni rip up their diplomas in protest of school and leadership

Instead of joining in Columbia University’s annual “Alumni Day” celebrations for the School of International and Public Affairs, several alumni gathered to denounce the school by ripping up their diplomas in protest.

The protest follows the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), a Palestinian activist and a green card holder. Khalil was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at his university-owned apartment on March 8.

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Columbia University student rips up degree in pro-Palestine protest during graduation

ACLU releasees video of Mahmoud Khalil's arrest

The ACLU released the video of Mahmoud Khalil getting arrested and taken into federal custody. NBC News' Antonia Hylton has more on his arrest and and the latest on the case.

Tampa among cities protesting arrest, attempted deportation of pro-Palestinian activist

There is ongoing backlash from Tampa and parts of the country over the arrest of an activist who could face deportation for leading pro-Palestinian protests in 2024.

The Trump administration is seeking to deport graduate student Mahmoud Khalil who holds a green card. He helped lead pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University last year.

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Judge slams brakes on Trump administration's attempt to deport pro-Palestinian activist

A judge has, for the time being, blocked the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist arrested by ICE over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Michael George has more.

Rally For Mahmoud Khalil!

Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society along with other organizations like TAARPR, DSA, PSL, FRSO, and more, to call for the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University international student who was detained by Homeland Security along with ICE for his work as a student protester, along with demanding the end of Trump’s attacks on free speech, and more. 

The event will be at 50th and Fowler, at 5:30 PM on Wednesday March 12th. You are welcome to attend!