The recent arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student and activist at Columbia University, has ignited widespread outrage. Detained by ICE agents, his arrest is linked to protests against the Gaza conflict and allegations of Hamas support.
This action reflects a larger trend within the Trump administration to target pro-Palestinian activists, with threats to revoke their visas and green cards. Khalil's involvement with Columbia University Apartheid Divest has drawn the ire of pro-Israel groups and resulted in scrutiny from the university's disciplinary committee.
Critics argue that the government's actions resemble a modern-day McCarthyism, stifling free speech and dissent. Many civil rights organizations have condemned the detention as a violation of rights, calling it a chilling effect on activism.
The situation underscores a growing tension in the US regarding the discourse around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly on university campuses.
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