After 104 days in a Louisiana detention center, Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil is finally free on bail. His case has sparked outrage over the government's crackdown on student protests regarding the Gaza conflict. Khalil missed the birth of his first child while detained.
In a surprising twist, the Trump administration has reversed its decision to cancel over 1,500 student visas, sparking relief and confusion among international students facing deportation threats. A new review process is underway following legal challenges.