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New Jersey Community Rallies as Local Restaurant Owner Granted Bail After ICE Detention

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HADDON TWP., NJ — Emine Emanet, a 47-year-old South Jersey resident, has been granted bond after being held in ICE detention since late February when she and her husband were taken into custody during a raid. The judge’s decision has paved the way for her potential release back to her community and family. The incident began on February 25, 2025, when Emine and her husband Celal Emanet, local entrepreneurs who run the Jersey Kebab restaurant in Haddon Township, were arrested as part of an immigration enforcement action. According to the family, the couple was informed … 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

Green Card Holder Detained by ICE at Palestinian Protest, Claims Legal Representative

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A Palestinian activist residing in the United States was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite holding a green card, stated his attorney. The arrest occurred during a protest in support of Palestinian rights, placing a spotlight on the potentially precarious position of non-citizens engaging in political demonstrations in the U.S. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, is a lawful permanent resident commonly known as holding a green card. This status typically grants the right to live and work permanently in the United States, yet it does not entirely safeguard … 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