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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

Morningside Heights Community Sues Columbia University Over Campus Access Restrictions

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NEW YORK — A group of Morningside Heights residents is taking legal action against Columbia University, alleging that the university’s decision to close a portion of its campus to the public violates a longstanding agreement. The lawsuit, filed in a local court on Friday, claims that the barriers erected by Columbia in July this particular year significantly restrict community access, disrupting the daily lives of local residents and visitors who have traditionally used the campus as a thoroughfare. The complaint centers on an agreement purportedly made between Columbia and the city back in the 1960s … Read more

Columbia Man Indicted on Multiple Charges of Animal Abuse Following Disturbing Discovery at His Property

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Columbia, Mo. – A local resident, Deangelo Washington Jr., faces serious allegations of animal abuse following a grand jury indictment issued late Friday. Washington is accused of neglect that led to the death of multiple dogs, as well as other criminal charges related to weapon misconduct. The indictment details three counts of animal abuse against Washington, who is set to be arraigned at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 7. In a separate legal trouble, Washington has been charged with the misdemeanor unlawful transfer of a weapon, with a hearing for this case scheduled for 1:30 … Read more