Some organizations applauded the move. But the raid chilled other American Jews, even some who consider themselves supporters of Israel.

The Department of Homeland Security claimed that Columbia University anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil “led activities aligned to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization."

President Donald Trump is warning that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University will be the first “of many to come” as his administration cracks down on protests against the war in Gaza.