The Trump administration has detained Palestinian graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, who was involved in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. The arrest appears to be part of Trump’s efforts to deport foreign students involved in the protest movement. Khalil, who has been a negotiator for the protesters, was taken into custody by Homeland Security agents. The detention comes after the U.S. held talks with Hamas to free American hostages in Gaza. The Trump administration also cut contracts with Columbia University and is targeting Palestinian supporters on campus, leading to concerns of targeting by the government. Khalil’s wife is American, but he remains in custody without clear reasons for his detention. The administration’s actions have been criticized for dehumanizing Palestinians and attacking higher education institutions. Students at Columbia are fearful of further reprisals and are worried about the impact on free speech and activism on campus. The government has not responded to questions about Khalil’s detention, leaving many concerned about the implications for academic freedom and political expression on college campuses.
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