Mahmoud Khalil
ON THE RECORD · 18 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“No one should fear speaking up for Palestine,”
Mahmoud Khalil · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-29
Khalil, who is fighting his own deportation in a separate case, praised Judge Wise's ruling in a post on social media.
“It’s as simple as that.”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil concluded his explanation of his core political beliefs.
“I cannot remember a night when I didn’t go to sleep hungry,”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil described the harsh conditions and lack of adequate food while detained in Louisiana.
“At some point, it becomes like reality TV,”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil reacted to the government's allegations against him.
“As well thinking about my future and trying to comprehend this new reality.”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil spoke about adapting to his life and future after being freed from custody.
“People on the inside don’t know if they have any rights.”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil highlighted the vulnerability of detainees who do not know their legal rights.
“This was one of the most heartbreaking moments,”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil reflected on the emotional difficulty of witnessing fellow detainees' confusion over their rights.
“Unless they feel there is some sort of accountability, it will continue to go unchecked.”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil emphasized the need for accountability regarding the administration's actions.
“I’m pretty good at bureaucracy,”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil explained how he helped fellow immigrant detainees navigate their paperwork in detention.
“It was not very pleasant for him,”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil joked about his infant son's reaction to taking his first swim.
“I cannot describe the pain of that night,”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil recalled being in detention during the night his son was born in New York.
“This is something I will never forgive.”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil expressed his pain over missing the birth of his son while in ICE detention.
“one story after another from people who didn’t understand what’s happening to them.”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil described listening to the experiences of other detainees in immigration custody.
“But the core thing of opposing a genocide, I don’t think you can do that any differently. This is your moral imperative when you’re watching your people be slaughtered by the minute.”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil affirmed his commitment to opposing the war in Gaza despite the personal costs.
“We could’ve communicated better. We could’ve built more bridges with more people,”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil reflected on what he might have done differently in his pro-Palestinian campus activism.
“I’m trying as much as possible to make up for the time with my son and my wife,”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil discussed how he is spending his time following his release from detention.
“My beliefs are not wanting my tax money or tuition going toward investments in weapons manufacturers for a genocide,”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil clarified the nature of his political beliefs regarding Gaza and weapons manufacturers.
“They are abusing their power because they think they are untouchable,”
Mahmoud Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-10
Mahmoud Khalil explained his motivation for filing a $20 million claim against the Trump administration.