U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent Palestinian student and activist from Columbia University, known for his leadership in anti-Israel protests on campus. Khalil, a graduate student and green card holder, was taken into custody during a protest event, raising concerns among fellow students and activists about the implications for freedom of expression. His lawyer claims that this arrest is part of a broader pattern of targeting pro-Palestinian activists following recent political changes. Students have vowed to continue their protests in solidarity with Khalil, who remains in ICE custody as calls for his immediate release grow louder.