Mahmoud Khalil blames 'anti-Palestinian racism' for arrest in first statement since ICE detainment
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The Columbia University activist arrested by federal immigration authorities earlier this month released a statement blaming "anti-Palestinian" racism and other forces for usurping his rights.
In a letter released by his attorneys on Tuesday, Khalil characterized his arrest as "indicative of anti-Palestinian racism." He also blamed Columbia's administration, including former university President Minouche Shafik, who was criticized for failing to adequately respond to allegations of antisemitic behavior from activists on campus before she ultimately stepped down.
"My unjust detention is indicative of the anti-Palestinian racism that both the Biden and Trump administrations have demonstrated over the past 16 months as the U.S. has continued to supply Israel with weapons to kill Palestinians and prevented international intervention," Khalil wrote. "For decades, anti-Palestinian racism has driven efforts to expand U.S. laws and practices that are used to violently repress Palestinians, Arab Americans, and other communities. That is precisely why I am being targeted."
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