Mahmoud Khalil released from ICE custody in Louisiana

Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released from an ICE facility in Louisiana after over three months in custody, expressing joy at reuniting with his family and advocating for the other detainees. His release, ordered by U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz despite criticism from the Trump administration, follows a controversial detention linked to his activism and asylum request denial.

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