Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams won't weigh in on arrest of pro-Palestinian Columbia protester
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams have refused to weigh in on the federal arrest of a pro-Palestinian activist who was involved in the protests at Columbia University last year.
Trump touts ICE arrest of pro-Palestinian student protester
Khalil's attorneys said he is a green card holder married to a pregnant American citizen, and are challenging the validity of the arrest and detention. Khalil's arrest is the latest move by the Trump administration to make good on campaign promises to punish student protesters and universities the president argues have tolerated or encouraged anti-American and anti-Jewish sentiment during pro-Palestinian protests.
Trump's arrest of Columbia student marks new turn in immigration crackdown debate
The arrest of a Palestinian graduate student who represented anti-Israel protests at Columbia University marks a significant shift for the U.S. government, even from an administration that has prioritized cracking down on both immigration and campus anti-war protests.
US says Columbia student protester's challenge to arrest should not be heard in New York
A lawyer for the U.S. government on Wednesday said a federal judge in New York does not have jurisdiction to hear a Columbia University student's challenge to his arrest by immigration authorities. The case has become a flashpoint of the Trump administration's pledge to deport pro-Palestinian college activists.
Comptroller Brad Lander wants info on migrant shelter subpoenas as Adams faces heat
Comptroller Brad Lander is demanding more information from the Adams administration about a probe aimed at migrant shelters, ...
How Eric Adams Has Backed a Secretive NYPD Unit Ridden With Abuses
After NYPD officials warned about a unit’s aggressive policing, the mayor boosted the team led by his allies. “The unit ...
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House Democrats investigate Justice Department's decision to drop Eric Adams charges
Washington — Two top Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have launched an investigation into the Justice Department ...
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Early Addition: Residents of the nearly empty Brooklyn Tower say it's weird in a fun way
Because they're snooping around in vacant units like lil' rascals, here are your early links: Ping-pong clubs are good for ...
Eric Adams, facing long odds and threat from Cuomo, vows to start campaigning ‘very soon’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign team is virtually nonexistent. He’s losing support to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. And ...
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Where do NYC’s Democratic mayoral candidates stand on Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest?
Several Democratic candidates for New York City mayor are slamming the ICE arrest on their turf of Mahmoud Khalil, the recent ...
Protest to support Mahmoud Khalil leads to arrests at New York City Hall
Students marched from Washington Square to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil​, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia ...
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Mayor Adams to testify in front of Republican House Committee on sanctuary city status
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, along with the mayors of Boston, Chicago and Denver, will testify in front of Congress on how sanctuary cities handled the migrant crisis. Anticipation around Adams' ...
How NYC's Mayoral Candidates Are Reacting to Mahmoud Khalil Detention
Most candidates hoping to be New York City's next mayor have shared their views on the arrest of Columbia University grad ...
NYC Council members slam Eric Adams and charter panel for not taking on sanctuary laws
Adams talks a big game about rolling back NYC’s sanctuary laws, but he refuses to direct his Charter Revision Commission to ...
Appointed attorney: NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption charges should be dismissed
Federal corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams should be dropped permanently with no chance of future ...