Join us on Saturday, March 22nd at 8pm for a powerful event in support of Mahmoud Khalil, Palestine, and civil liberties. Together we will defend free speech and reaffirm our collective commitment to ending the genocide of the Palestinian people.

Hear from prominent activists, artists, human rights advocates, and members of Mahmoud Khalil’s legal team as we stand together against repression and strengthen our movement for a free Palestine.

On the evening of March 8th, plainclothes agents with the Department of Homeland Security illegally arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a leading activist at Columbia University, at his home, asserting that they were revoking his Green Card. At the time of the writing of this letter, he remains in ICE custody.

This is an unprecedented action that signals the dawn of a new wave of attacks on both the Palestine solidarity movement and our civil liberties.

Since Mahmoud’s arrest, tens of thousands have taken to the streets and over three million have signed a petition demanding his release. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has continued its assault on our students. At Columbia University, over two dozen students were suspended, expelled, or have had their degrees revoked over their support for Palestine and just last night the Department of Homeland Security raided the dorm rooms of two other student activists.

It is no coincidence that the escalation of attacks on the Pro-Palestine movement is happening right now. Since March 2nd, Israel has blocked all humanitarian aid into Gaza and since March 12 has completely shut off electricity, causing a total blackout throughout all of Gaza. Hunger is growing, water is running out, hospitals are not functional, and all of Gaza sits in darkness.

We have a duty to fight against genocide and the stakes have never been so high.

Join us to discuss Mahmoud’s case and the impact it has on Free Speech, the assault on our students, and the current state of affairs in Palestine.

Doors at 8:00pm

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RSVP with a $20 Donation to the Middle Eastern Children’s Alliance. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Email info@peoplesforum.org for support with donation costs.

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