In Chicago’s Federal Plaza, over 250 people gathered for an “emergency protest” against the arrest and potential deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil, who led Columbia University’s pro-Palestinian encampment. Demonstrators demanded Khalil’s release, linking his detention to a crackdown on student activism by the Trump administration. ICE officers arrested Khalil on Saturday, accusing him of ties to Hamas, and he is set to appear in immigration court in Louisiana on March 21.
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GOP lawmaker calls trans Dem 'Mr. McBride,' abruptly ends hearing after ultimatum from another Dem
Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, adjourned a congressional hearing abruptly after Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass., objected to Self recognizing Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., as "the representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride." McBride, a transgender woman, responded by addressing Self as "Madam chair." Keating criticized Self for not introducing McBride properly, leading to the hearing's adjournment. Full Article
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