Mahmoud Khalil

Mahmoud Khalil

Mahmoud Khalil, one of the leaders of demonstrations in support of Gaza at Columbia University, speaking at a press conference in April 2024. [Brooke Anderson/TNA]
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The legal battle of Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to stay in the United States continues, despite a recent legal setback.

Brooke Anderson
19 January, 2026
People take part in a rally and a protest outside the U.S. Federal Court in New York City to demand the release of the Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, New York, U.S., May 22, 2025
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A Pro-Palestinian demonstrator holds a 'Protect Free Speech, Free Mahmud Khalil' poster, sits in front of the ICE building while joining in a protest.
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Protesting Arrest of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil
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Pro Palestine demonstrators hold a rally and march to the national ICE headquarters to protest the arrest of Palestinian activists, April 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C
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Pro Palestine Demonstrators March to ICE headquarters in Washington,
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Mahmoud Khalil rally [Getty]
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A sign reading 'Release Mahmoud Khalil' rests against a fence during a pro-Palestine protest organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement organization outside of the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 18, 2025, after Israel broke a ceasefire agreement, launching airstrikes that killed over 400 Palestinians.
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Attorney Ramzi Kassem for Mahmoud Khalil speaks to press after hearing at the court as hundreds of supporters of Mahmoud Khalil rally at Foley Square. Mahmoud Khalil, lawful resident of the United States as Green Card holder and graduate of Columbia University was apprehended by ICE police and eventually moved to a detention center in Jena, Louisiana.
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