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Protests Erupt Over Detained Pro-Palestinian Activists

4/23/2025

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Students Protest Detention

Protests ignited at Columbia University and beyond, fueled by the detention of pro-Palestinian activists Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk. Congressional Democrats condemned the harsh conditions in Louisiana detention centers, labeling the students as political prisoners. They rallied against the administration's suppression of free speech and immigration rights, demanding their immediate release.

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Democrats Rally for Khalil

Mahmoud Khalil's wife welcomed their newborn while he remains behind bars in Louisiana, denied a chance to be present. Democratic lawmakers rallied for Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk, both facing deportation for their pro-Palestinian activism. They condemned the Trump administration, calling the students political prisoners and demanding their urgent release.

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Students Protest Detention

Protests ignited at Columbia University and beyond, fueled by the detention of pro-Palestinian activists Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk. Congressional Democrats condemned the harsh conditions in Louisiana detention centers, labeling the students as political prisoners. They rallied against the administration's suppression of free speech and immigration rights, demanding their immediate release.

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