Graduates boo Columbia university head over protester's detention
Summary
At a Columbia University graduation ceremony, President Claire Shipman was booed by attendees chanting "Free Mahmoud." The protest was in support of Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate detained for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. Khalil, a legal US resident, hasn't been charged with a crime but faces possible deportation.Key Facts
- Claire Shipman, Columbia University President, was booed during a graduation event.
- Attendees chanted "Free Mahmoud" in protest.
- Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate, was detained by US immigration in March.
- Khalil participated in pro-Palestinian protests at the university.
- He is a permanent US resident and has not been charged with any crime.
- Authorities continue to detain Khalil while considering deportation.
- Past pro-Palestinian protests have been labeled antisemitic by former President Donald Trump.
- Student activists oppose the antisemitic label for these protests.
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