Columbia University Grad Files Complaint Against Trump Amid Arrest; New Federal Lease Cuts Announced
Mahmoud Khalil's legal battle against Trump is overshadowed by significant federal lease reductions totaling two million square feet by 2025, affecting numerous agencies.
Forever 21, which at its height operated more than 500 locations in the US and at least 800 worldwide, is preparing to shutter all 350 stores as part of a bankruptcy filing in the coming days, according to sources cited by Bloomberg.
Forever 21 poised to shutter all stores ahead of bankruptcy filing: report
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By the end of 2025, hundreds of federal agencies plan to terminate their leases, marking a significant downsize in government office spaces across the country.
DOGE canceling hundreds of federal agency leases
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The severe alert from the app, tagged as "sexual," came in around 1:17 p.m. on Nov. 19, according to the court filing.
Ex-teacher accused of creating AI-generated porn of students in Mississippi
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If Democrats are wagering that this can be contained to one green-card holder, they are naive.
Opinion | Democratic leaders are failing the Mahmoud Khalil test
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The Trump administration has taken an unusual interest in Khalil’s removal, the filing alleges, with Khalil claiming that the White House requested an update from agents while he was in detention.
Mahmoud Khalil's attorneys accuse the Trump administration of "targeted, retaliatory detention"
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Khalil’s case has simultaneously sparked protests while sending a chilling message to pro-Palestinian activists, with Trump promising that he is the “first of many” to be detained and deported.
Why Trump Is So Desperate to Keep Mahmoud Khalil in Louisiana
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Now, the far-left crowd is rallying behind Khalil.
Shocking ICE raid: Why Mahmoud Khalil’s detention is sparking outrage
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The folly of deporting him is most apparent when considering the irony of this position.
The Kind of Thing Dictators Do
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The Trump administration’s threatened deportation of Mahmoud Khalil seems to reflect a dangerous disregard for freedom of expression – a blatant example of official censorship to curb criticism of Israel.
There can be no ‘Israel exception’ for free speech | Kenneth Roth
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It’s an attempt to bully the universities into submission.
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The lawyers described in detail what happened to the Palestinian activist as he was flown to Louisiana by agents he said never identified themselves.
Columbia’s Mahmoud Khalil felt he was being kidnapped as detention unfolded, lawyers say
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The case has caused protests from free-speech advocates who argue that Khalil is not being accused of any crime, but is being punished because of his role in lawful protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.
New Mahmoud Khalil complaint names Trump and Rubio, and alleges 'targeted, retaliatory detention'
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The circumstances of Khalil’s case, and the profound legal implications of it, have spurred a coalition of immigration, race, and legal advocacy groups to band together and demand justice.
‘A Horrifying Escalation’: How Mahmoud Khalil’s Detention Could Galvanize Trump Opposition
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The move has sent shockwaves throughout the United States with critics raising the alarm on the erosion of constitutional rights.
Mahmoud Khalil arrest: A step towards the end of free speech in the US?
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Khalil's case could have far-reaching legal implications.
Protesters Occupy Trump Tower Over Detention of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil
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The good news, amid all the bad, is that many Americans, when asked to define the country’s values, will start with the First Amendment.
The Detention of Mahmoud Khalil Is a Flagrant Assault on Free Speech
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In the long run, much of this will backfire on American Jews who hope to inculcate an affection for the Jewish State in young people.
Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest Will Backfire on Trump
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Summary
Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful Columbia University graduate, filed an amended complaint against Donald Trump post-arrest during pro-Palestinian protests, alleging politically motivated deportation attempts violating First Amendment rights. His detention parallels the case of activist Ravi Ragbir, and he has been moved to a Louisiana detention center as part of the Trump administration's effort to circumvent legal challenges due to his activism. Meanwhile, significant federal lease cuts are set to take effect by the end of 2025, with agencies like the IRS and Social Security Administration facing substantial closures amid divided public opinion on government efficiency initiatives.
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By the end of 2025, hundreds of federal agency leases will be terminated, totaling two million square feet of office space. The General Services Administration is collaborating with the Department of Government Efficiency to cut at least $500 million in lease costs.
Public opinion remains divided, with 54% of voters opposing DOGE’s actions and 60% disapproving of its handling of the federal workforce.
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