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Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil talks to the press during the press briefing organized by Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at Columbia University's Morningside Heights campus in June 2024.

Louisiana immigration judge will determine by the end of this week whether to release Mahmoud Khalil, his attorney says

By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — A Louisiana immigration judge on Tuesday said she will decide by the end of this week whether to continue to hold Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil in custody or release him. Khalil, a prominent pro-Palestinian activist, was taken into custody by federal agents last month outside of his Columbia

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A town left behind, saying goodbye to tattoos, mental trick helps you sleep: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! I’m still basking in the glow of Florida’s thrilling come-from-behind win over Houston in last night’s NCAA men’s basketball

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5 things to know for April 8: Deportations, Gaza mass grave, Gun control, Military official fired, Measles outbreak

Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated two former top federal labor protection officials who were fired by the Trump administration — even though they worked for independent government agencies. With the return of Cathy Harris, chairwoman of the Merit Systems Protection Board, and Gwynne Wilcox, a member of

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5 things to know for April 8: Deportations, Gaza mass grave, Gun control, Military official fired, Measles outbreak

CNN Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated two former top federal labor protection officials who were fired by the Trump administration — even though they worked for independent government agencies. With the return of Cathy Harris, chairwoman of the Merit Systems Protection Board, and Gwynne Wilcox, a member

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Flyers in support of Badar Khan Suri

As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, ethics questions are being raised over the use of masked federal agents

By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — As the Trump administration continues to expand its deportation actions, startling scenes have emerged in recent weeks of masked federal agents in plain clothes detaining international students on campus or near their homes, raising serious questions about those tactics and their authority to wear face coverings. There is no

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The National Park Service on April 7 returned an image of and quote from Harriet Tubman to a webpage about the Underground Railroad.

After a backlash, National Park Service restores old Underground Railroad webpage that prominently features Harriet Tubman

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The National Park Service on Monday returned an image of and quote from Harriet Tubman to a webpage about the Underground Railroad, following backlash after her presence on the page was dramatically reduced. The agency said the reduced mention of Tubman had been made without approval by top leadership.

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Caitlin Clark Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of basketball player Caitlin Clark. Personal Birth date: January 22, 2002 Birth place: West Des Moines, Iowa Birth name: Caitlin Elizabeth Clark Father: Brent Clark, business executive Mother: Anne Nizzi-Clark, marketing executive Education: University of Iowa, B.B.A in marketing, 2024 Other Facts Colleges started

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Judge says deportation of man to El Salvador prison is ‘wholly lawless,’ with deadline to return him to America today

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has until 11:59 p.m. Monday to return to the United States a Maryland man who the government admits was accidentally deported to a high-security prison in El Salvador. District Judge Paula Xinis on Sunday rejected efforts from the Trump administration to pause an order for the

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