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Mahmoud Khalil speaks to ABC News in 1st broadcast interview after ICE release
- On June 20, a federal judge ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and lawful permanent resident, from immigration detention, affirming his legal right to remain in the United States.
- Khalil was detained for over 100 days after immigration agents took him outside his New York home in early March, amid claims that he concealed employment with UNRWA on his green card application.
- During detention in Louisiana, Khalil faced harsh conditions, was denied media access, missed his newborn son's birth, and was surveilled closely by ICE agents throughout transport.
- Khalil said his detention 'felt like kidnapping' and denied accusations of antisemitism or terrorism, stating officials presented no credible evidence while he led chants like 'Columbia, Columbia you can't hide!'.
- Following his release, Khalil reunited with family, resumed protests against the Israel-Gaza war, and his case highlights tensions between immigration enforcement and free speech around political activism.
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Mahmoud Khalil speaks out after detention: 'It felt like kidnapping'
After more than 100 days, authorities released Palestinian protester Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention. Now, the former Columbia University student is speaking out about his time inside, saying, "It felt like kidnapping." He sat down for his first one-on-one broadcast interview with ABC’s Linsey Davis on "Good Morning America" Monday, June 23. She asked him why he believes the Trump administration perceives him as a threat. In response, …
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