Protesters gathered in Times Square to demand Mahmoud Khalil be set free. Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who played a prominent role in the Columbia University student protests in spring of 2024, was detained by ICE on March 9th for allegedly leading “activities aligned with Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.” Prompting nationwide outrage & bringing Freedom of Speech into question.After the rally protesters took to the street and Marched up top Columbus Circle for a second rally.