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A Palestinian activist and Columbia University student, Mahmoud Khalil, was arrested by U.S. authorities over accusations of supporting Hamas, a designated terrorist organization. Khalil's lawyers claim his arrest was due to political speech protected by the First Amendment. The case, a test of free speech versus support for terrorism, is set for a hearing in federal court on Wednesday, with the government proposing next steps on Tuesday.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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