While a student at Columbia University, Khalil was part of a leadership group protesting the war in Gaza. He was detained by ICE in March.

ICE officials and a prison contractor refused to grant a contact visit between Mahmoud Khalil​ and his family, the American Civil Liberties Union said.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted controversial anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil, his wife and their young son for dinner at Gracie Mansion on Sunday for the holy month of Ramadan. “Last night, as we ...

Monday marks one year since the detention of former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil. Federal agents took him into custody for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. Khalil has since ...