USA: Arrest and Detention of Mahmoud Khalil Is Chilling Attack on Human Rights

By Amnesty International

In response to the Trump administration’s unlawful arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and recent graduate of Columbia University, Paul O’Brien, Amnesty International USA’s Executive Director, made the following statement: “The arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student activist and lawful permanent resident, is another attack on human rights […] The post USA: Arrest and Detention of Mahmoud Khalil Is Chilling Attack on Human Rights appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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