The U.S. government has accused Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian demonstrator Mahmoud Khalil of withholding information about his employment with a United Nations Palestinian relief agency in his visa application, leading to possible deportation. The agency, UNRWA, has come under scrutiny for its alleged ties to Hamas, causing the U.S. to halt funding. Khalil, a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights, was detained by the Trump administration and is now facing deportation. Supporters of Khalil claim he is being targeted for his political views on Israel and Gaza, calling him a political prisoner. The U.S. alleges that Khalil’s activities could have serious foreign policy implications. A judge has temporarily halted his deportation while his case is heard in court. The U.S. government argues that Khalil failed to disclose his membership in certain organizations, including his role as a political officer with UNRWA and his affiliation with the Columbia University Apartheid Divest group. Khalil’s attorneys have criticized the government’s grounds for deportation as weak and retaliatory, stating that he is being targeted for his protected speech in support of Palestinian rights. The case highlights the tension between free speech rights and immigration laws in the U.S. domain.
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