‘Justice Will Prevail,’ Mahmoud Khalil Says as He Goes Free on Bail

Jonah E. Bromwich June 20, 2025 1 min read

Jonah E. Bromwich
New York Times

Excerpt: Mahmoud Khalil, the first pro-Palestinian campus protester detained by the Trump administration, was released on bail Friday, bringing an end to his monthslong imprisonment.

Mr. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and legal permanent U.S. resident, had been held for 104 days, watching as other students targeted by the administration won favorable rulings and were released on bail. He was denied the opportunity to be present when his wife gave birth to their son in April and he missed his graduation from Columbia.

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