Judge to decide fate of detained Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi
Wednesday, a judge will decide whether Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, who was detained by ICE two weeks ago, will be released or deported.
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Wednesday, a judge will decide whether Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, who was detained by ICE two weeks ago, will be released or deported.
A 25-hour "speak out" in support of academic freedom at Columbia University came to an end on Tuesday, which was also the 100th day of President Trump's second term. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has a look at the impact of the president's policies and reaction from our area.
Columbia University faculty, staff, students and alumni are staging a 25-hour speak out Monday.
Organizers say their broad message is about protecting academic freedom, human rights and university funding.
The Trump administration's decision to freeze billions in federal funds to Harvard and other colleges set off a fierce debate among New Yorkers.
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil's attorneys are asking an immigration judge to terminate his deportation case.
A Columbia University student detained by federal agents while at his citizenship appointment will have to wait until next week to learn if he will be released.
Mohsen Mahdawi — a Columbia student who was detained at a U.S. citizenship interview last week — must remain in Vermont for at least 90 days while his legal team pushes for his release.
Mahmoud Khalil's wife gave birth Monday, while the Columbia grad student and Palestinian activist remains in ICE custody in Louisiana.
We're hearing from the latest Columbia University activist detained by federal agents. Mohsen Mahdawi was taken into custody Monday in Vermont. Just before his detainment, he spoke to CBS News. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Lawyers for the Palestinian student who participated in protests at Columbia University say they currently do not know where he is being held. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Mohsen Mahdawi is the second Columbia University activist taken into ICE custody. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Khalil's supporters say his deportation would create a chilling effect on free speech across the nation. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The Department of Homeland Security has until 5 p.m. Wednesday to provide evidence that Mahmoud Khalil should be deported, or else she'll drop the case Friday, a judge said.
The Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist is scheduled to appear before a judge in Louisiana.
Activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil is speaking out through an op-ed published in the campus newspaper "Columbia Spectator."
Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil is speaking out through an op-ed published in the campus newspaper "Columbia Spectator."
The Trump administration has targeted international students in wake of pro-Palestinian protests and other activities.
In a written decision Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz in Newark said jurisdiction over the case should remain in New Jersey since Khalil was being held there at the time his lawyer's filed their Habeas Corpus petition.
A group of Columbia University alumni torn up their diplomas Saturday as part of a protest.
Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist detained by ICE, are fighting to keep his case in N.J.
Katrina Armstrong, Columbia University's interim president, is being replaced by Claire Shipman. The university did not offer an explanation for the change in leadership.
Columbia University appointed a new acting president Friday. Katrina Armstrong, who had been serving as the interim president since August 2024, will be returning to her previous position as the CEO of Columbia's Irving Medical Center.
Khalil remains in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, as President Trump's administration seeks to deport him. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports from Newark.
Khalil's attorneys are expected to argue whether the case should stay in New Jersey after being transferred from New York.
