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Judge Says Trump Administration Cannot Detain Columbia Activist Mahmoud Khalil Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more. Jun 11, 2025, 06:00pm EDTJun 11, 2025, 07:14pm EDT ToplineMahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student arrested in March over his involvement in pro-Pa...