Over Boos, Columbia President Notes Mahmoud Khalil's Absence at Graduation

Columbia student activist Mahmoud Khalil set to appear before immigration judge in Louisiana

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is scheduled to appear Thursday before a Louisiana immigration judge, who previously ruled that he could be legally deported.

Graduation speaker recognizes activist

NEW YORK — The head of Columbia University gave a commencement speech Wednesday acknowledging the absence of student activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was due to receive his diploma this week but is instead in a Louisiana jail facing deportation for…

Graduates Boo Columbia President At Commencement While Noting Mahmoud Khalil's Absence

Instead of attending commencement, the graduate student is fighting ICE detention and deportation in Louisiana for his pro-Palestinian activism on campus.

Snubbing Trump, Immigration Nominee Will End Student Practical Training

A nominee for USCIS director said he will end Optional Practical Training for international students wanting to work after graduation.

Students chant 'Free Mahmoud' at Columbia University graduation

There was one notable -- and loudly noted -- absence on Wednesday at Columbia University's graduation ceremony: detained pro-Palestinian student protest leader Mahmoud Khalil.

Columbia’s Acting President Booed at Commencement as Students Demand Mahmoud Khalil’s Release

Here in New York, Columbia University’s acting President Claire Shipman was met with loud boos and chants of “Free Mahmoud” as she walked up to the stage during a graduation ceremony Tuesday. Announcer: “Please welcome the acting president of Columbia University, Claire Shipman.” Crowd: “Boo!” Claire Shipman: “The work of your generation will be to shape these interesting times, to define the values” — Crowd: “Free Mahmoud! Free Mahmoud! Free Ma…