Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil refused to condemn Hamas during a CNN interview on Tuesday, despite repeated questioning from anchor Pamela Brown. Khalil, previously detained by the Trump administration for pro-Hamas-aligned protests, dismissed the inquiry as “disingenuous” and accused Israel of targeting civilians.
Columbia University struck a historic settlement with the Trump administration on July 23, 2025, agreeing to pay $200 million over three years plus $21 million to resolve EEOC claims.
A federal judge in New Jersey has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident and Columbia University graduate.