Columbia University Student Mahmoud Khalil Released from Immigration Detention
Columbia University Student Mahmoud Khalil Released from Immigration Detention Mahmoud Khalil, a 30-year-old lawful permanent resident and Columbia University graduate student, was released from immigration detention on June 20, 2024, following a federal judge’s order. The release came after a legal battle stemming from his arrest on March 8, 2024, at his Manhattan apartment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Khalil’s detention was initiated following Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s determination that Khalil’s pro-Palestinian activism threatened U.S. foreign policy…