MIGRATION

Mar 15 2025POLITICS

When Speech Gets You Deported: The Case of Mahmoud Khalil

In a shocking turn of events, Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , was arrested at his New York home last Saturday. The Trump administration didn't charge him with a crime. Instead, they targeted him for his leadership in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. They cl

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Students in Trouble: Visa Troubles and Deportation

Two students found themselves in hot water recently, both facing serious consequences for their actions. One student, Ranjani Srinivasan, from India, was studying Urban Planning at a prestigious university in New York. She was caught supporting Hamas, a group known for violence and terrorism. Bec

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Protests and Arrests: The New Face of Campus Activism

In a surprising turn of events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made another arrest related to the Columbia University protests. This time, it's Leqaa Korda, a Palestinian student from the West Bank. Korda's visa had expired back in January 2022, and she was also arrested in 2024 for h

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Mar 14 2025EDUCATION

Search and Seizure at Columbia University

Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted searches in two dorm rooms at Columbia University. This event happened shortly after a pro-Palestinian activist, a recent graduate, was arrested and faced deportation. The university's interim president, Katrina Armstrong, sent

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

A Student's Freedom at Stake

A recent graduate from Columbia University, Mahmoud Khalil, found himself in a tough spot. He was taken into custody by ICE. This happened just as he was returning home with his wife after breaking their fast during Ramadan. Khalil, a Palestinian born in Syria, had been a vocal figure in campus prot

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

Standing Up for Mahmoud: A Protest at Trump Tower

In the heart of New York City, a powerful demonstration unfolded at Trump Tower. Hundreds of protesters gathered to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist who was detained by federal immigration agents. The protest, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, aimed to raise awareness

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

New US Rule: Canadians Staying Longer Than 30 Days Must Register and Get Fingerprinted

The Trump administration is tightening migration rules. Canadians planning to stay in the US for more than 30 days will be required to register with US authorities and have their fingerprints taken. This new requirement is a stricter enforcement of an existing law. The law states that all foreign na

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

Cuomo's Sanctuary City Policies Under Fire

The political landscape of New York is heating up. Andrew Cuomo, former governor, is eyeing a comeback as mayor of New York City. This has sparked a fierce debate about his past policies, especially his stance on sanctuary cities. Cuomo's support for these policies, which offer protection to undocum

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

A Fight for Freedom: Student Activist's Detention Sparks Controversy

A Syrian national with Palestinian roots, Mahmoud Khalil, is at the center of a legal battle. Khalil, a lawful permanent resident, was arrested and sent to a detention facility in Louisiana. This move has sparked a debate about free speech and the rights of activists. Khalil was initially a

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Trouble in the Big Apple: Khalil's Deportation

Khalil, a Syrian national, was recently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The reason? His involvement in a protest in Times Square, New York, where thousands of Hamas and Hezbollah supporters gathered. The protest was led by Columbia University Apartheid Divest, a group Khalil often

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