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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

Former High School Principal Acquitted on All Counts in Williamsport Student Sex Assault Case

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Williamsport, Pa. – A courtroom filled with tension fell silent as the foreman announced a total of 26 not guilty verdicts in the case of Roger Weaver Freed, the ex-principal of Williamsport Area High School, clearing him of charges that he sexually assaulted a student. This verdict comes after a thorough evening deliberation by the jury on Thursday, highlighting yet another Williamsport Area School District employee acquitted in similar circumstances. Previously, Chris Yoder was also found not guilty, while Michelle Pulizzi received probation for her involvement with a student. As the not guilty verdicts were … Read more

Local School District in Turmoil as Investigation into Former Officer’s Conduct Reveals Possible Student Victims

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Manchester, Conn. — A former school resource officer’s questionable conduct has prompted a legal notice of intent to sue on Tuesday, though specifics of the document were withheld pending redactions by Town Attorney Tim O’Neil. The officer, referred to only as Moan, faced arrest under allegations not tied to his duties within the schools, according to police statements. These charges reportedly did not involve any Manchester residents or students directly. Initial investigations have revealed that while the accusations are not linked to Moan’s role in the educational system, concerns have arisen about possible victims from … Read more