The wife of detained Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil announced the birth of their son, with Khalil unable to be present due to being detained by ICE. Despite requests for temporary release to witness the birth, ICE denied the request. Khalil, a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria and a permanent U.S. resident, was arrested at his home on campus by federal agents, allegedly due to lying on his residency application and for foreign policy reasons. His lawyers are challenging the deportation ruling and arrest, arguing he was targeted for his support of Palestinian freedom and role in pro-Palestinian student protests. Khalil’s wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, expressed her disappointment at ICE’s actions, stating that the administration had stolen precious moments from their family. ICE and the Trump administration have been accused of silencing Khalil’s support for Palestinian freedom, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accusing him of making Jewish students fearful and supporting terrorists. Khalil’s lawyers have denied these allegations, presenting evidence of his inclusive approach during the protests last year. Abdalla remains hopeful for Khalil’s release, expressing her belief that he will instill qualities of bravery, thoughtfulness, and compassion in their son when he is reunited with his family.
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