Mahmoud Khalil Promises to Continue Advocating for Palestine After Release

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia student, was released after over three months of detention and vowed to continue protesting against Israel and the Gaza war, criticizing U.S. government funding and university investments in what he calls genocide. U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned his detention as a violation of the First Amendment, and Khalil emphasized his commitment to speaking out for Palestine and immigrant rights. Despite his release, the government has appealed the decision.