Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights advocate and Columbia University graduate student, remains in ICE detention in Louisiana following his recent arrest and subsequent deportation proceedings initiated by the Trump administration. Khalil’s case has ignited significant debate over the rights of green card holders and the implications of politically motivated deportations. Supporters argue that his detention represents an abuse of power aimed at silencing dissent and stifling free speech, particularly in relation to anti-Israel activism. Prominent politicians and community leaders have voiced their concerns, with calls from progressives, including AOC, urging for Khalil’s release. The situation escalates as Khalil’s lawyers seek to challenge the legality of his detention, describing it as an alarming precedent for similar cases involving activists. Critics assert that the actions against Khalil have broader implications for immigrants and activists across the United States, questioning the balance between national security and civil liberties.