A group of Democratic Senators accused the Trump administration of abusing immigration laws in the arrest of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil over his participation in pro-Palestinian protests. The Senators called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to abandon the abuse of immigration laws against Khalil and others for expressing political views. The Trump administration has not responded to requests for comment. Khalil's arrest and potential deportation have sparked protests and criticism from Trump critics, who view it as an attack on freedom of expression.