In the article, An ICE Arrest at Columbia U. Stokes Outrage and Raises Legal Questions. Steve said that Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained following his participation in pro-Palestinian protests, should be allowed to challenge the accusations against him in court. Sending him to a detention center makes it harder for Khalil to communicate with lawyers and fight his case, Steve noted. The case, he said, is likely to create a chilling effect among international students.
