Khalil, a Syrian-born green card holder and Columbia University student, has been released after being detained for participating in pro-Palestine protests on campus. His arrest had drawn attention amid ongoing debates over free speech and activism at universities.

Editor’s Note: This story highlights the tensions between student protests, university policies, and law enforcement—especially when activism involves politically charged issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict. Khalil’s release may ease some concerns about the treatment of protesters, but it also keeps the spotlight on how schools balance dissent with order. For students and free speech advocates, it’s another chapter in an ongoing debate.