On March 13, 2025, a protest organized by Jewish Voice for Peace took place at Trump Tower in Manhattan, demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student detained by ICE. Demonstrators, wearing red T-shirts and chanting "Free Mahmoud," staged a sit-in within the building's lobby, drawing significant attention to Khalil's situation. The protest, which resulted in several arrests by the NYPD, is part of a larger movement advocating for activists' and immigrants' rights, highlighting ongoing debates about immigration enforcement in the United States.
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Over 200 protesters descended on Grand Central Terminal in New York City on Friday evening, calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The demonstration, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, saw protesters wearing black t-shirts with slogans and chanting slogans demanding a cease-fire. The NYPD said the protesters were taken briefly into custody, issued summonses and released, with no injuries reported.