Why was Mahmoud Khalil arrested and why is it such a big deal? The Palestinian activist’s arrest has sent shockwaves through US civil society. Here’s what you need to know The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2025
Columbia University punishes pro-Palestine students who occupied building An unknown number of student protesters were suspended from campus, expelled or had their degrees revoked. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2025
Union rages after Elon Musk shares X post that ‘Hitler didn’t murder millions, public sector workers did’ ‘Our nurses, teachers, firefighters, librarians ... are not, as the world’s richest man implies, genocidal murderers,’ fires back angry union president The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025
Trump administration briefing: Judge reinstates some fired workers, more tariff threats on EU Judge says it is a ‘lie’ that employees at federal agencies had performance issues; Trump mulls EU alcohol tariff – key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia and House Republicans over student records as university announces expulsions over protests Federal lawsuit alleges university’s collusion with GOP’s campaign to crush First Amendment-protected dissent over Gaza protests The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025
Arrests at Trump Tower as Mahmoud Khalil demonstrations continue Outrage continues to grow as Trump administration tries to deport US permanent resident over pro-Palestine protests. Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2025
Almost 100 pro-Palestine protesters arrested after occupying Trump Tower Demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace wore red shirts reading "Jews say stop arming Israel" Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025
Trump Tower takeover: Here is what it was like on NYC’s 5th Avenue as pro-Palestine protesters were dragged out by cops New York City’s 5th Avenue turned into short-lived chaos on Thursday when protesters ‘occupied’ Trump tower, Kelly Rissman writes The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
Protesters flood Trump Tower for Khalil Demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace called for the release of the Palestinian activist. Salon · Mar 13, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil Is an Easy Call The government's stated justification for deporting him is so unconvincing that it must not be allowed to stand. Reason · Mar 13, 2025
Protesters Storm Trump Tower Demanding Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student Be Freed: 'Come For One, Face Us All' Jewish Voice for Peace members are protesting the decision to detain and seek the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine protester Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025
Almost 100 arrested during protest occupying Trump Tower over Mahmoud Khalil Demonstrators led by Jewish Voice for Peace demanding release of Palestinian activist stood in US president’s New York City building The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2025
Nearly 100 pro-Palestine protesters arrested after storming NYC’s Trump Tower to demand release of Columbia student Chaotic scenes showed NYPD officers dragging out members out of the building on Thursday The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee Mahmoud Khalil described by former colleague at UK office for Syria as well liked and extensively vetted The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2025
Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2025 The Palestinians Israel displaces in the West Bank have nowhere to go Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are anxious about the future as Israel steps up aggression against refugee camps.
Reason · Mar 13, 2025 Everything's Computer Plus: "Is any criticism of the government a deportable offense?" and more...
The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2025 The ADL and the Heritage Foundation are helping to silence dissent in America Tax-exempt special interest groups like lobbyists and non-profits are exercising power with little democratic oversight
The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2025 Trump administration briefing: landmark climate ruling in jeopardy Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider harmful effects of pollution; justice department demands shelter release names of migrants – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025 Trump promised to take on campus discrimination, but mass cuts at Education Department make it ‘impossible’ to investigate civil rights complaints Trump administration has put hundreds of civil rights employees on leave, leaving Department of Education less able to field complaints from students
Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025 NYC Mayoral Candidate Denounces Border Czar for Detaining 'New Yorkers' in Heated Confrontation at State Capitol Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani confronted the Trump administration's border czar about detaining New Yorkers in defense of detained activist Mahmoud Khalil.
Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025 Susan Sarandon Stands Up for Freedom of Speech at Mahmoud Khalil Hearing: 'This Is a Turning Point in History' Prominent activist and Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon arrived at the courthouse set to host Mahmoud Khalil's first hearing since being detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, emphasizing the importance of the First Amendment to reporters in a statement.
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025 5th anniversary of COVID cancellations brings back painful memories for teams, NCAA officials Robert Morris coach Andrew Toole stood next to the staging area near midcourt Tuesday night, the confetti strewn around him as the jubilant Colonials players danced, mingled with fans and climbed ladders to cut down the nets
The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025 Can the Trump administration legally deport Palestinian rights advocate Mahmoud Khalil? 3 things to know about green card holders’ rights Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the government will deport lawful permanent residents who support Hamas and came to the U.S. as students with an intent “to rile up all kinds of anti-Jewish student, antisemitic activities,” referencing the Palestinian rights protests at universities in 2024.
Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025 Marco Rubio Stands By Arrest and Possible Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil: 'This Is Not About Free Speech' Federal authorities have linked Khalil to Hamas, even though analysts point out that the government has not offered evidence
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025 Hundreds rally for Mahmoud Khalil outside courthouse as lawyers condemn ‘unprecedented’ case against Columbia student Trump administration’s threat to deport Columbia graduate for involvement in Gaza protests draws fears of a crackdown on dissent, Alex Woodward and Richard Hall report from federal court in Manhattan