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Khalil, an anti-Israel activist, should stay in immigration detention in Louisiana: DOJ

Khalil, an anti-Israel activist, should stay in immigration detention in Louisiana: DOJ

On Tuesday, lawyers representing the Justice Department requested that a federal judge dismiss the appeals from Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel activist. They argued that the courts lack the authority to intervene in decisions made by the administrative department regarding the detention of non-citizens. The government asserted, “Congress approved the detention of aliens, granting significant discretion […]

Court Decides Hamas Supporter Mahmoud Khalil Will Stay in ICE Custody

Court Decides Hamas Supporter Mahmoud Khalil Will Stay in ICE Custody

Hamas Supporter Remains in Custody Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder and supporter of Hamas, who organized a pro-Hamas protest at Columbia University in New York City, will continue to be held in ICE custody following a ruling from a New Jersey District Judge. On Friday, Judge Michael E. Farbears ruled against Khalil’s release, stating […]

Judge decides anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil can stay in detention

Judge decides anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil can stay in detention

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can continue to detain Mahmoud Khalil, who has been held at a Louisiana facility since March. This decision came on Friday after a previous ruling earlier in the week that prohibited deporting Khalil and mandated his release. However, another judge in New Jersey said federal authorities […]

Mahmoud Khalil pays $1 bond to challenge deportation

Mahmoud Khalil pays $1 bond to challenge deportation

Legal Battle Over Mahmoud Khalil’s Deportation Continues Mahmoud Khalil, a controversial figure at Columbia University linked to anti-Israel sentiments, has posted a bond after the Trump administration aimed to deport him. This follows a legal ruling that emerged amidst ongoing discussions about foreign policy. On Thursday, Khalil managed to post a $1 bond, although he […]

Biden judge prevents Trump from deporting Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil based on Rubio’s threat evaluation

Biden judge prevents Trump from deporting Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil based on Rubio's threat evaluation

Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Palestinian Activist In a recent decision, a federal judge has temporarily barred the Trump administration from deporting Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. The ruling marks a continuation of judicial opposition to Trump’s immigration policies. Judge Michael Farbiarz issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday, preventing the deportation while allowing the administration until […]

Columbia Student Mahmoud Khalil Meets His Newborn Son While in Prison

Jena, Louisiana: Mahmoud Khalil, a student at Columbia University and a pro-Palestinian activist, met his newborn son for the first time on Thursday before an immigration hearing. This meeting followed his arrest by US immigration agents in March, according to his lawyer. After a day-long hearing, Judge Jamie Commans at LaSalle Immigration Court in Jena […]

Columbia University president supports Mahmoud Khalil in graduation speech

Columbia University’s Acting President Sparks Controversy Claire Shipman, the acting president of Columbia University, stirred up a bit of a firestorm during a recent event. She acknowledged former student Mahmoud Halil, who had been arrested in connection with an Ivy League graduation. As she spoke, members of the audience began chanting Halil’s name, which led […]