Mahmud Kalil

Mahmud Kalil is a former Columbia University student of Algerian descent, known for his activism in pro-Palestinian protests against the Gaza war and U.S. support for Israel. He made headlines after being arrested in March 2023 at his university for his participation in these protests, leading to a legal battle over his immigration status and potential deportation. Kalil was eventually released from federal custody after a judge ruled that the U.S. government had no grounds for his continued detention.