See protestors demand release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil arrested by ICE

Protestors hold signs calling for the release of Columbia University student, Mahmoud Khalil, who has been arrested for his involvement with campus protests against Israel, during a rally outside the White House against Israeli bombing of Gaza on March 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. The protest comes as Israel has broken a ceasefire and resumed attacks on Hamas in Gaza, killing more than 400 people in multiple strikes.

Activist demonstrate in front of Columbia University in support of Mahmoud Khalil, in New York on March 14, 2025. Khalil, a recent graduate and one of the most prominent faces of the university's high-profile protests, was arrested by US immigration officials over the weekend despite holding a permanent residency green card. Protesters in New York and rights groups have expressed outrage over the arrest of Khalil, a leader of pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University, as President Donald Trump vowed further crackdowns.

Protestors rally in support of Mahmoud Khalil outside of the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, where a hearing is underway regarding Khalil's arrest, in New York City on March 12, 2025. Khalil, a recent graduate and one of the most prominent faces of the university's high-profile protests, was arrested by US immigration officials over the weekend despite holding a permanent residency green card. Protesters in New York and rights groups have expressed outrage over the arrest of Khalil, a leader of pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University, as President Donald Trump vowed further crackdowns.

Hundreds turn out outside of a New York court to protest the arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder and recent Columbia graduate who played a role in pro-Palestinian protests at the university on March 12, 2025 in New York City. A federal judge in New York will hear arguments for and against Khalil, a Palestinian and legal permanent resident of the United States. He was arrested by federal immigration agents in New York City on Saturday and was subsequently transferred to a facility in Jena, Louisiana, where he is being held.

Activists hold a rally and march through downtown to show support for Mahmoud Khalil on March 11, 2025 in Chicago.

Protestors gather to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil at Foley Square on March 10, 2025 in New York City.

Protestors march to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil on March 11, 2025 in New York City.

Demonstrators march during a protest at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), following the arrest by U.S. immigration agents of Palestinian student protester Mahmoud Khalil, in Los Angeles, March 11, 2025.

Pro-Palestinian protestors demonstrate in New York City on March 10, 2025.

Protestors gather to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil on March 10, 2025 in New York City.

Demonstrators hold a sign during a protest following the arrest by U.S. immigration agents of Palestinian student protester Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia University in New York City, March 10, 2025.

Activists at the University of Chicago hold a rally to show support for Mahmoud Khalil on March 11, 2025 in Chicago.

Activists hold a rally and march through downtown to show support for Mahmoud Khalil on March 11, 2025 in Chicago.

Protestors gather at Gracie Mansion to protest NYC Mayor Eric Adams holding Iftar the fast breaking meal of Muslims during ramadan and to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil on March 11, 2025 in New York City.

A demonstrator displays a sign as people attend a protest following the arrest by U.S. immigration agents of Palestinian student protester Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia University, in Berkeley, California, March 11, 2025.

Activists hold a rally and march through downtown to show support for Mahmoud Khalil on March 11, 2025 in Chicago.

Protesters gather on March 10, 2025, in New York City to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil.