Leader of pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia appeals to Supreme Court - Trump administration determined to deport him
Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to prevent his deportation. The Trump administration insists he must leave, arguing that his prominent role in the protests contributes to the spread of antisemitism. Khalil rejects the accusations.
Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to prevent his deportation. The Trump administration insists he must leave, arguing that his prominent role in the protests against Israel's war in Gaza contributes to the spread of antisemitism and undermines foreign policy goals. Khalil rejects the accusations, emphasizing that he has previously condemned antisemitism and argues that criticism of Israel is not necessarily antisemitic. The legal battle has seen ups and downs: initially, a federal judge ruled that the law relied upon by Secretary of State Marco Rubio was likely unconstitutional, but the federal appeals court ruled in favor of the administration. Meanwhile, Khalil is promoting his memoir, in which he recounts his arrest in the lobby of his apartment building and the months spent in a detention camp in Louisiana.