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Jury Examines Alleged Scheme to Assassinate Iranian Activist on New York Soil

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New York – In a courtroom, details emerged about a thwarted attempt to assassinate an Iranian dissident on U.S. soil. The target was Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist known for her outspoken criticism of the Iranian regime’s human rights violations. Federal authorities have charged four individuals in connection with the plot, which reportedly involved surveilling Alinejad at her Brooklyn home. The defendants, who authorities say are Iranian intelligence operatives, allegedly planned to kidnap Alinejad and forcibly return her to Iran, where she likely would have faced severe reprisals. The key witnesses in the case provided … Read more

Palestinian Activist and Former Columbia Student Leader Detained in Sudden ICE Raid Amid Ongoing Campus Protests

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New York City, NY — Mahmoud Khalil, a notable Palestinian activist recognized for his leadership during the 2024 Columbia University student protests, was apprehended Saturday night by federal immigration officials. The arrest occurred at his residence near Columbia’s Manhattan campus, and according to Khalil’s attorney, Amy Greer, was executed under a directive from the State Department to withdraw his green card. During the incident, agents relayed to Greer via phone that the initial intent was to revoke Khalil’s student visa but shifted upon discovering he was a permanent resident. Greer further claimed the agents also … Read more

Palestinian Student Activist Arrested by ICE at Columbia University Amid Controversial Visa Revocations

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New York – A Columbia University graduate student, Mahmoud Khalil, was taken into federal custody over the weekend by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at his university-affiliated residence near the Manhattan campus. Amy Greer, Khalil’s attorney, reported the incident, noting that it aligns with recent federal moves to deport foreign nationals involved in university protests against the war in Gaza. According to Greer, the arrest took place on a Saturday night when ICE agents, acting on purported State Department directives, arrived unannounced. They allegedly planned to revoke Khalil’s student visa and green card, despite … Read more

Palestinian Activist and Columbia University Protest Leader Detained by ICE, Attorney Reports

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New York — A Palestinian activist, known for his involvement in leading protests at Columbia University, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to his lawyer. The activist, whose identity has been withheld due to privacy concerns, played a significant role in organizing campus movements advocating for Palestinian rights and critiquing Israeli policies. The lawyer stated that the arrest occurred without any prior indications or charges being disclosed to the individual beforehand, raising concerns about potential political motivations behind the action. This arrest has resonated within academic and activist communities, sparking … Read more