After being released from three months in detention, Mahmoud Khalil declares the Trump administration's efforts to stifle pro-Palestinian activism have failed, emphasizing the importance of his advocacy from Columbia University.
Mahmoud Khalil: A Symbol of Resistance Post-Detention
Mahmoud Khalil: A Symbol of Resistance Post-Detention
Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil speaks out after his release from immigration detention, claiming pro-Palestinian voices cannot be silenced.
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil has emerged defiantly following his release from over three months in immigration detention, asserting that the Trump administration has failed in its efforts to silence pro-Palestinian voices. Speaking to the BBC from New Jersey, Khalil stated, "My existence is a message" to those in power, emphasizing that attempts to suppress activism have ultimately backfired.
Khalil, a key figure in last year's pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia, was arrested on March 8, sparking waves of demonstrations across New York and Washington DC as supporters rallied for his release. The U.S. government argues that his activism poses a threat to foreign policy interests, and they are pursuing his deportation. However, Khalil's release is being hailed as a significant victory for those advocating for pro-Palestinian causes.
