In a significant legal battle, Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and activist, was arrested by ICE agents without a warrant, raising questions about the legality and implications of his detention. The Trump administration has confirmed the lack of a warrant, arguing that it was not necessary due to concerns that Khalil might flee. His attorneys and the Department of Justice are in dispute over the warrant issue, with defense lawyers asserting that the absence of a warrant should invalidate any efforts to deport him. The case has sparked a nationwide debate about free speech rights, especially concerning pro-Palestine activism, with some Jewish organizations actively opposing his deportation. Khalil has publicly criticized his detention, emphasizing the broader implications for democracy and dissent in America, asserting that the treatment he received exemplifies a disturbing trend of persecution against those expressing unpopular views.