Demonstrators flooded the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City in support of student protest leader Mahmoud Khalil, who is facing deportation by the Trump administration for his role in pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University. Civil liberty groups have condemned Khalil’s arrest, calling him a “political prisoner” and accusing the administration of conflating criticism of Israel with support for terrorism. The protest, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, aimed to send a message to President Trump about their refusal to criminalize Palestinians and those calling for an end to Israeli actions in Gaza. Actress Deborah Winger was among the protesters, emphasizing the need to stand up for Khalil’s rights. While a federal judge has blocked Khalil’s deportation pending a legal challenge, he remains in detention in Louisiana. Demonstrators were arrested and charged with misdemeanors during the protest at Trump Tower. In a separate legal proceeding, Columbia University students, including Khalil, are seeking to prevent the university from sharing student records with the government in response to requests related to pro-Palestine protests. The students argue that such requests violate their constitutional rights to free speech and privacy. The Trump administration, however, remains determined to deport Khalil, accusing him of supporting terrorists without providing evidence. Trump has indicated that Khalil’s arrest is just the beginning of more to come.
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