Chicago civil rights groups call for release of Mahmoud Khalil, Palestinian green card holder who helped lead Columbia encampment
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Chicago Demands Release of Palestinian ActivistMore than 250 protesters rallied in Chicago against the arrest of a green card holder amid fears of political deportation.
Key FactsMar 12, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chicagotribune.com
- Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist with a green card, was arrested by ICE and faces possible deportation.
- Civil rights groups in Chicago view the arrest as an infringement on democratic rights and free speech.
- Protesters called for Khalil’s immediate release and condemned the politicization of immigration enforcement.
- City officials and local leaders denounced the detention, stressing the importance of upholding constitutional protections.
That is not American.— Ed Yohnka, the ACLU of Illinois’ director of communications and public policy, stated this regarding Khalil's detention.
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- A federal judge ruled that Mahmoud Khalil cannot be deported based on the Secretary of State’s foreign policy concerns.
- The injunction becomes effective Friday, providing the government time to file an appeal against the ruling.
- The judge found that Khalil’s professional reputation and freedom of speech are suffering irreparable harm.
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- A US judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, can be deported due to his participation in pro-Palestinian protests.
- The Trump administration cites a Cold War-era law, arguing that Khalil's presence is detrimental to American foreign policy interests.
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