Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested a Palestinian activist who has been one of the leading figures in instigating anti-Israel student takeovers of the Columbia University campus, according to his lawyer.
Mahmoud Khalil, who graduated from the prestigious school in December, was inside his university-owned apartment a few blocks from campus Saturday night when ICE agents entered the residence and took him into custody, attorney Amy Greer told AP.
As agents raided the apartment, the school put out a statement addressing the presence of agents in the vicinity of the campus, and stated its intention to push back against ICE’s lawful actions in accordance with so-called sanctuary city laws.
“Consistent with our longstanding practice and the practice of cities and institutions throughout the country, law…
