White House Seeks Activist's Detention Update

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White House allegedly asked for updates on arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil, his attorney says

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Mahmoud Khalil was one of two Columbia University protesters detained this week .

His attorneys say he overheard federal agents say White House asked for updates on his detention.

Khalil took part in student protests at Columbia University calling for the institution to divest and cut ties with Israel .

The White House says Khalil distributed "pro-Hamas propaganda fliers with the logo of Hamas ".

DHS says Khalil "led activities aligned to Hamas , a designated terrorist organization" Hauss: "If the administration can do this to Mr. Khalil because of his speech about Palestine , it can do it to any non-citizen who takes a position on hot button global issues".

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