Footage circulating on social media shows the moment plainclothes US agents detain Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil from his home while refusing to identify themselves. The video, recorded by his 8-month pregnant wife Noor Abdalla, captures her speaking to Khalil’s legal representative over the phone as the agents take Khalil away. Khalil was detained on 8 March and is reportedly facing deportation due to his pro-Palestine activism on campus. His arrest has sparked outrage among activists and legal advocates, who argue that his detention raises concerns over political repression and freedom of speech. His legal team is seeking immediate clarification on the basis of his arrest and potential deportation proceedings.