Leader of student protests at Columbia facing deportation after arrest by immigration officials

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

62% : “The Department of Homeland Security’s lawless decision to arrest him solely because of his peaceful anti-genocide activism represents a blatant attack on the First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech, immigration laws, and the very humanity of Palestinians.”
50% : Mahmoud Khalil, who graduated from the university in December, was arrested Saturday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
48% : The woman has not been identified, and it’s not clear what grounds ICE had for the visit.
46% : The guidance states that “in general, ICE agents must have a judicial warrant or subpoena to access non-public areas,” including housing.
41% : A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University is facing deportation following his arrest by federal immigration agents over the weekend.
41% : Spokespersons for ICE and DHS did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment Monday.

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