Video appears to show Mahmoud Khalil cooperating with ICE agents before he was detained

Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers released new video footage prior to his March arrest, arguing it contradicts claims he was a flight risk, which justified his detention without a warrant. Khalil, a Syrian-born green card holder who organized pro-Palestinian rallies, has been held in a Louisiana detention center, fighting deportation based on allegations that his beliefs threaten national security. The video shows Khalil calmly interacting with ICE agents as he retrieves his green card, strengthening his legal team’s argument against the government’s claims.