The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and Anne Arundel County for Palestine invites community members to a free screening of the film The Encampments on Wednesday, July 2, in Annapolis, Maryland. Join us for an insightful panel discussion following the screening, with CAIR National’s Staff Attorney, Ahmad Kaki.
The newly released documentary The Encampments captures the powerful wave of student-led Palestine solidarity protests that swept across U.S. college campuses in 2024. Through vivid footage and firsthand accounts, the film highlights the courage and coordination behind the encampments, with student organizer Mahmoud Khalil emerging as a steady, diplomatic voice within the movement. From late-night negotiations to moments of unity and resistance, the film documents how young activists used peaceful protest to challenge institutional complicity in global injustice.
Khalil’s leadership extended beyond the screen. Earlier this year, he was unjustly detained by ICE—a move widely condemned as retaliation for his activism. A federal judge recently ordered his release, affirming his right to free speech and due process. Khalil’s story is a testament to the power of student organizing, the importance of legal advocacy, and the growing momentum behind a movement rooted in justice and human rights.
FILM SCREENING DETAILS
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Doors open at 5:00PM
ADDRESS: 1410 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401 – Michael E. Busch Library
Please note that use of the library meeting space does not constitute an endorsement of the program or its content by the Anne Arundel County Library.
SEE:
CAIR Welcomes Federal Court Decision Ordering Release of Mahmoud Khalil
CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, zchaudry@cair.com, 410-971-6062; CAIR Maryland Outreach Coordinator Kim Syuardi, ksyuardi@cair.com, 202-850-9293; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com