US EditionMahmoud Khalil vows to continue protesting Israel’s war in Gaza after coming back home
- Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. resident and former Columbia University graduate student, was released from immigration detention on June 20 after being held since March 8 for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Manhattan.
- Khalil's detention occurred amid the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech, arguing noncitizens who protest should be expelled, though he faced no criminal charges and was not accused of violence.
- Upon release at Newark Liberty International Airport, Khalil, joined by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, greeted supporters and vowed to continue protesting Israel’s war in Gaza and speaking up for detained immigrants.
- A federal judge directed the release of Khalil, describing continued detention as highly irregular, while the government submitted a notice on Friday evening signaling its intention to appeal the ruling.
- Khalil’s case underscores conflicts between First Amendment protections and immigration policies, with advocates emphasizing that targeting him for his political expression infringes on constitutional rights and pledging ongoing support.
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Special Report: Mahmoud Khalil Reunites With Family After Release From ICE Jail
Columbia University graduate, Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil reunited with his wife and met his newborn son after being released from over 100 days in ICE detention. After flying from Louisiana to New Jersey, Khalil told reporters, “If they threaten me with detention, even if they would kill me, I would still speak up for Palestine.”
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Mahmoud Khalil thanks supporters after release, vows to continue advocating for Palestinians
WABC (NEW YORK) — Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil landed at Newark Airport on Saturday, one day after a federal judge ordered his release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. Despite being held in detention for over three months, Khalil vowed to continue advocating for Palestinian rights. “Even if they would kill me, I would still speak up for Palestine,” he said. Khalil also thanked those who have supported him during…
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