Mahmoud Khalil

Mahmoud Khalil

Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil speaks to media after being released from immigration custody in Jena, Louisiana, US June 20, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kathleen Flynn

Mahmoud Khalil vows to resume pro-Palestinian activism after release from US jail

He arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Saturday afternoon to cheers and ululations from friends and supporters

Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil speaks to media after being released from immigration custody in Jena, Louisiana, US June 20, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kathleen Flynn

Pro-Palestinian activist Khalil walks free after US judge orders release

Muslim protestors pray outside the main campus of Columbia University during a demonstration to denounce the immigration arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead protests against Israel at the university, in New York City, U.S., March 14, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo

US immigration judge rules Palestinian Columbia student Khalil can be deported

Demonstrators hold placards as they protest on the day of a hearing on the detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City, US, March 12, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

Lawyers for detained Columbia student ask for his release on bail

Police officers detain protesters inside Trump Tower during a rally against the ICE detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City, US, March 13, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Protesters occupy Trump Tower following arrest of Columbia student

Demonstrators hold placards during a protest following the arrest by US immigration agents of Palestinian student protester Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia University, at Foley Square in New York City, US, Photo: March 10, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Judge temporarily blocks deportation of arrested Palestinian Columbia student