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Khalil, a Palestinian born in a refugee camp in Syria, was a spokesperson and negotiator last year for pro-Palestinian demonstrators against war in Gaza at Columbia.
The New York Times |
Mr. Khalil’s lawyers are fighting for his freedom, the Trump administration is seeking to deport him, saying that he spread antisemitism through his involvement in the protests.

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