Mahmoud Khalil, who was threatened with deportation after protesting at Columbia University, is being honored by the Council on American-Islamic Relations with its Champion of Justice Award.

“Mr. Khalil’s effort to end U.S. support for the Israeli government’s genocide in Gaza and his perseverance under unprecedented oppression by our own government is an inspiration to everyone who believes in free speech and human rights,” CAIR said in a release.

Khalil’s wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, and his attorney, Amy Greer, are also being honored by the organization at its anniversary banquet on Sept. 20 in Washington, D.C.

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