Mahmoud Khalil, an activist accused by Trump of being pro Hamas, was detained by immigration agents in the lobby of their apartment building in New York City last Saturday.
ICE arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University grad student accused of being "pro-Hamas," leading to protests at Trump Tower demanding his release. Khalil, a Palestinian who helped lead protests against Israel, was arrested in his apartment building. The Department of Homeland Security claimed he led activities aligned with the terrorist organization Hamas. Ninety-eight protesters were arrested at Trump Tower for various charges.