20 h. ago House members demand release of Palestinian activist arrested at Columbia

Fourteen members of Congress have signed a letter demanding the release of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained by ICE last week.

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37 h. ago Among American Jews, a Schism Over ICE Arrest of Columbia Activist

Some organizations applauded the move. But the raid chilled other American Jews, even some who consider themselves supporters of Israel.

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40 h. ago Mahmoud Khalil arrest: Bay Area critics say detention of pro

Mahmoud Khalil arrest: Bay Area critics say detention of pro-Palestinian activist is ‘a move toward fascism’  San Francisco Chronicle

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55 h. ago Immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests

A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed Khalil’s arrest, describing it as being “in support of President Trump’s executive orders prohibiting anti-Semitism.” The post Immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests appeared first on Boston.com.

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62 h. ago ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests

Mahmoud Khalil was inside his university-owned apartment Saturday night when several Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents entered and took him into custody.

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68 h. ago Columbia University student with a green card arrested by ICE, attorney says

ICE agents arrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil -- a leader in Columbia University's encampment movement -- on Saturday night, said attorney Amy Greer.

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2 d. ago ICE arrests Palestinian activist with green card at Columbia University: Attorney

ICE agents arrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil -- a leader in Columbia University's encampment movement -- on Saturday night, said attorney Amy Greer.

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