A graduation ceremony at Columbia University in New York City on Tuesday was filled with boos and chants of “Free Mahmoud” as students voiced their displeasure that Mahmoud Khalil remains in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) detention in Louisiana and was unable to join the rest of the class of 2025 in graduating.
The university’s acting president, Claire Shipman, was heckled as she introduced the ceremony.
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The university’s acting president, Claire Shipman, was heckled as she introduced the ceremony.
‘Free Mahmoud’: Columbia students boo acting president at graduation as Khalil is still detained
As Claire Shipman spoke students voiced displeasure that green card holder Mahmoud Khalil remains in Ice custody
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