Trump Action Archive

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• Mahmoud Khalil files lawsuit against Trump officials and pro-Israel groups — Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student and permanent US resident, filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court against Trump administration officials and several pro-Israel groups.
• Complaint filed — Khalil v. The Heritage Foundation — On July 14, 2026, Mahmoud Khalil filed a complaint in the U.S.
• Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Under KKK Act of 1871 — Mahmoud Khalil filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and several pro-Israel groups under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871.

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• Immigration Judges Fired for Blocking Deportations — The Trump administration abruptly fired two immigration judges who had blocked the deportations of students Rümeysa Öztürk and Mohsen Mahdawi.
• Immigration judges fired after blocking deportation of pro-Palestinian students — The Department of Justice has terminated six immigration judges, including Roopal Patel and Nina Froes, who had ruled against the Trump administration in deportation cases involving pro-Palestinian students Rümeysa

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• Mamdani Secures Release of Student from Federal Immigration Detention — During a meeting at the White House, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully negotiated the release of a Columbia University student from federal immigration detention.

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• Columbia student released after detention by ICE — Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva was released after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
• DHS Agents Arrest Columbia Student — On February 26, 2026, DHS agents arrested Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva after falsely claiming to be police searching for a missing child.

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• US appeals court reverses decision that freed Mahmoud Khalil from ICE detention — A federal appeals court reversed a lower court's decision that had ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University graduate student, from ICE detention.

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• US appeals court reverses decision that freed Mahmoud Khalil from ICE detention — A federal appeals court reversed a lower court's decision that had ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University graduate student, from ICE detention.

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• Trump’s DoJ sues California over college tuition benefits for undocumented students — The Trump administration's Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California, challenging the state's policy that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public universities.

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• Texas Governor Abbott designates CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups — On November 17, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as "foreign terrorist organizations." This designation prohibits these groups from

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• ICE detains British journalist Sami Hamdi after criticism of Israel — On October 26, 2025, British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at San Francisco International Airport.
• British Journalist Detained by ICE — British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE agents at San Francisco International Airport, reportedly at the urging of pro-Israel, anti-Muslim extremists Laura Loomer and Amy Mekelburg.
• Detention of British Commentator Sami Hamdi by ICE — Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator, was detained by U.S.

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• Trial begins for lawsuit against Trump administration's 'ideological-deportation policy' — A trial has commenced in a Massachusetts federal court challenging the Trump administration's policy of deporting foreign students for pro-Palestinian views.

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• New US Visa Rules Require Social Media Access for Foreign Students — The US State Department has announced new visa rules requiring foreign students to unlock their social media profiles for review by US diplomats before receiving educational and exchange visas.
• State Department to Review Visa Applicants' Social Media — The State Department will review social media accounts of individuals applying for student and visiting scholar visas, looking for indications of hostility toward the U.S.

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• Appeal filed — American Association of University Professors v. United States Department of Justice (S.D.N.Y.) 1:25-cv-02429 — Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil dismissed the case.
• Appeal filed — Boyle v. Trump (D. Md.) 8:25-cv-01628 — Defendants appealed Judge Maddox's summary judgment order to the Fourth Circuit.
• Case update — American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO v. Goldstein (S.D.N.Y.) 1:25-cv-03072 — Plaintiffs filed their second amended complaint .

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• ICE arrests immigrants for pro-Palestine speech — The Trump administration has targeted immigrants for their pro-Palestine speech, resulting in arrests by ICE.
• USCIS to surveil immigrants' social media for "antisemitic activity" — USCIS announced it would begin monitoring immigrants' social media for "antisemitic activity," potentially affecting visa applications.
• State Department revokes visas of students involved in pro-Palestine protests — The State Department has revoked the visas of at least 800 international students, many of whom participated in pro-Palestine protests.

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• Trump signs proclamation to restrict foreign student visas at Harvard — On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to restrict foreign student visas at Harvard University.

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• Trump Administration Orders Social Media Screening for Harvard Visitors — The Trump administration has mandated that US consulates worldwide conduct mandatory social media screenings for all visa applicants intending to visit Harvard University.

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• Trump administration pauses foreign student visa interviews — The Trump administration ordered U.S.
• Trump administration halts student visa interviews at US embassies — The Trump administration has issued a directive to US embassies worldwide to stop scheduling visa interviews for foreign students.
• Trump Administration Pauses Visa Interviews for Foreign Students — The Trump administration has paused all visa interviews for foreign students seeking to study in the United States.

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• Trump criticizes Harvard for foreign student enrollment — Trump criticized Harvard University for its high percentage of foreign students, demanding transparency regarding their funding and enrollment, which he claims is a misuse of taxpayer dollars.
• Trump Administration Seeks List of Harvard's Foreign Students — President Trump criticized Harvard University for admitting too many international students and expressed a desire for a list of these students, which the Department of Homeland Security already has access to through

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• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem revokes Harvard's Foreign Exchange Student Program — DHS Secretary Kristi Noem sent a letter to Harvard University revoking their Foreign Exchange Student Program effective immediately, preventing the enrollment of additional foreign students and requiring current
• Trump Administration Revokes Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students — The Trump administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, citing alleged anti-American activities.

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• Federal judge in New Jersey to rule on Mahmoud Khalil's release — A federal judge in New Jersey is expected to rule soon on the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian permanent resident and Columbia University student, who remains in detention.
• Federal judge orders release of Badar Khan Suri from custody — On May 14, 2025, a federal judge in Virginia ordered the release of Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow, from immigration custody.
• Federal judge orders release of Indian academic from ICE detention — On May 14, 2025, a federal judge in Virginia ordered the immediate release of Badar Khan Suri, an Indian academic detained by ICE.

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• Detention of Georgetown Scholar by ICE — Dr.

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• Mohsen Mahdawi Detained by ICE During Naturalization Interview — Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian green-card holder and Columbia University student, was detained by ICE in Vermont during his naturalization interview.

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• US judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported for his views — An immigration judge in Louisiana ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and Palestinian organizer, is eligible for deportation from the United States.

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• Trump Administration Expands Crackdown on International Students — The Trump administration expanded its crackdown on international students by targeting those appearing in "criminal records checks," even if they have never been charged or convicted.

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• Judge sets deadline for Trump administration to justify deportation of Mahmoud Khalil — An immigration judge has given the Trump administration until 5pm on Wednesday to present evidence justifying the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate.

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• Federal immigration agents arrest students for protest involvement — Federal immigration agents have arrested and sought to deport graduate students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, claiming violations of immigration rules.
• Trump administration seeks to deport Mahmoud Khalil — The Trump administration is attempting to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student activist and green-card holder, under a federal immigration law provision that allows deportation of non-citizens deemed
• Arrest of Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil by ICE — Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia University and a green card holder, was arrested by ICE and placed in deportation proceedings due to his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests.