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Protests erupt after Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil taken by ICE; Trump says arrest is first of many

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Mahmoud Khalil , a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, was arrested by federal immigration agents Saturday night .

He was told his student visa was being revoked, his attorney said.

President Donald Trump said it was the " first arrest of many to come" The People’s Forum , which is organizing the rally at Federal Plaza in Manhattan on Monday afternoon , demanded that he be released immediately.

Columbia 's Office of Institutional Equity did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Columbia said Sunday in a statement that law enforcement must have a judicial warrant to enter nonpublic university areas, including campus buildings. " Columbia is committed to complying with all legal obligations and supporting our student body and campus community," the university said. The Columbia and Barnard chapters of the American Association of University Professors and community leaders will hold a news conference 5 p.m. ET Monday to condemn Kahlil 's arrest..