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Judge to hear arguments over detained former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil

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Mahmoud Khalil led pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University .

His lawyers say he's being punished for exercising protected speech.

A federal judge on Monday temporarily halted his removal.

President Trump said Monday that Khalil 's arrest was part of a White House crackdown on students and alleged "agitators".