DHS agents detained Khalil, a green card-holding Palestinian activist who took part in the Gaza protests at Columbia University.

The move comes days after the Trump administration announced it was pulling $400 million in funding from Columbia University.

A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead last spring’s protests at Columbia University is facing deportation following his arrest by federal immigration agents over the weekend.

A federal court petition demanding Mahmoud Khalil’s release provides details of the Columbia University activist’s arrest. Trump says more arrests are to come.

Federal immigration authorities arrested a Palestinian activist Saturday who played a prominent role in Columbia University's protests against Israel, a significant escalation in the Trump administration's pledge to detain and deport student activists.

Agents told Mahmoud Khalil’s attorney that they were revoking Khalil’s green card. He is legally considered a permanent resident.

A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead last spring's protests at Columbia University has been arrested by federal immigration agents.

President Donald Trump took to his social media platform on Monday afternoon about the ICE detention of Mahmoud Khalil following protests at Columbia.

Demonstrators plan to rally in New York City on Monday to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate arrested by federal immigration agents — a detainment that President Donald Trump said was the "first arrest of many to come.

Trump has sparked controversy with his stance on Palestinian protests, as authorities Crack down on demonstrators. Columbia University protest leader Mahmoud Khalil has been arrested, fueling outrage among activists.