Mahmoud Khalil Covered Up His Work for UNRWA, US Alleges

Government lawyers said the Columbia University student failed to disclose involvement with a controversial Palestinian relief group in 2023 on official forms.
Mahmoud Khalil Covered Up His Work for UNRWA, US Alleges
Mahmoud Khalil (C) speaks to reporters about the Revolt for Rafah encampment at Columbia University in New York City on June 1, 2024. Jeenah Moon/Reuters
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A Columbia University student omitted details about his involvement with the controversial U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) when he applied for permanent residency in the United States, according to federal authorities.

Court filings allege that he also left out additional work history and campus affiliations that contribute to the reasons that the government believes he is subject to removal.

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