From arrest to deportation: Mahmoud Khalil’s journey from pro-Palestinian activist to anti-Israel spokesperson
Jan 22, 2026 - 23:01
In a dramatic turn of events, Mahmoud Khalil, an activist championing Palestinian rights and a one-time Columbia University student, finds himself on the brink of deportation from the United States. After enduring more than 100 days in detention, he was initially released by a federal judge.