ADL Cheers Trump Administration's "Bold" Arrest of Palestinian Activist

We firmly believe there should be swift and severe consequences for those who provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations, incite violence in support of terrorist activities, or conceal their identities in order to harass and intimidate Jewish individuals and institutions with impunity.

We appreciate the Trump Administration's broad, bold set of efforts to counter campus antisemitism — and this action further illustrates that resolve by holding alleged perpetrators responsible for their actions.

Obviously, any deportation action or revocation of a Green Card or visa must be undertaken in alignment with required due process protections. We also hope that this action serves as a deterrent to others who might consider breaking the law on college campuses or anywhere.

A federal judge has blocked the removal of a Palestinian activist from the United States while weighing a petition challenging his arrest, court documents show.

Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Columbia University over the weekend, despite having a green card, his attorney told ABC News, sparking an outcry from civil rights groups. His attorneys subsequently filed a habeas corpus petition challenging his arrest.

"To preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise," Judge Jesse Furman wrote in a notice ordering a conference for Wednesday morning in the case.

WATCH: World Jewish Congress president Ron Lauder demands every nation adopt "severe laws" to jail their citizens for speech he deems antisemitic.

"Laws must be passed, severe, tough, real laws that will put these hatemongers away in prison for a long time!" pic.twitter.com/3nVyNQUQjL

— Chris Menahan 🇺🇸 (@infolibnews) July 9, 2024