US Immigration Officials Detain Pro-Palestinian Student, Lawyer Claims
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian refugee raised in Syria, was detained by federal immigration officials despite being a legal permanent resident with a green card and married to an American citizen. His attorney, Amy Greer, claims that Mr. Khalil's detention is "terrible and inexcusable – and calculated – wrong". The student had been leading negotiations with university administrators on behalf of the student protesters during pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University last year.
- This incident highlights the complexities and uncertainties surrounding immigration policies in the United States, where even lawful residents can be targeted for detention and deportation without due process.
- What role do universities play in preventing or mitigating such instances of detainment and deportation, particularly when it involves students advocating for social justice causes?