Mahmoud Khalil, a detained Columbia University student and activist, was unable to attend the birth of his first child due to the refusal of US immigration authorities to grant him temporary release. Khalil has been held for over a month while facing deportation under the Trump administration. His wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, criticized ICE for their decision, stating it caused unnecessary suffering for their family. Khalil, who identifies as a political prisoner, is appealing his detention and deportation. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)