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Mahmoud Khalil Allowed to Hold Newborn Son Amid Ongoing Deportation Battle

Detained activist Mahmoud Khalil holds his son for the first time after a judge blocks government efforts to separate them.

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Mahmoud Khalil, a detained Palestinian activist, was allowed to hold his one-month-old son for the first time after a federal judge intervened against the Trump administration's efforts to separate them. Khalil, a legal resident and Columbia University graduate, has been in custody since March 8, facing deportation due to his activism against Israel's actions in Gaza. His attorneys argue the government's actions are politically motivated. The judge's decision came before an immigration hearing where Khalil's potential deportation to Syria or Algeria is contested, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding U.S. immigration policy and political dissent.

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  • The article conveys a positive sentiment regarding Mahmoud Khalil's first time holding his newborn son.
  • It highlights the emotional significance of this moment for Khalil and his family.
  • The ongoing legal struggles faced by Khalil are also addressed in the article.

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"…The question of whether Khalil would be permitted to hold his newborn child or forced to meet him through a barrier had sparked days of legal fighting, triggering claims by Khalil’s attorneys that he is being subject to political retaliation by the government."

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"…The question of whether Khalil would be permitted to hold his newborn child, Deen, or forced to meet him through a barrier had sparked days of legal fighting."

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"…The visit came ahead of a scheduled immigration hearing for Khalil, a legal permanent resident and Columbia University graduate who has been detained in a Louisiana jail since March 8."

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"…The question of whether Khalil would be permitted to hold his newborn child or forced to meet him through a barrier had sparked days of legal fighting, triggering claims by Khalil’s attorneys that he is being subject to political retaliation by the government."

Mahmoud Khalil permitted to hold newborn son for the first time despite objections from government
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"…The question of whether Khalil would be permitted to hold his newborn child or forced to meet him through a barrier had sparked days of legal fighting, triggering claims by Khalil’s attorneys that he is being subject to political retaliation by the government."

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"…The question of whether Khalil would be permitted to hold his newborn child or forced to meet him through a barrier had sparked days of legal fighting, triggering claims by Khalil’s attorneys that he is being subject to political retaliation by the government."

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"…The question of whether Khalil would be permitted to hold his newborn child or forced to meet him through a barrier had sparked days of legal fighting, triggering claims by Khalil’s attorneys that he is being subject to political retaliation by the government."

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The U.S. government cited a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, asserting that Mahmoud Khalil's presence in the U.S. would have serious negative consequences for U.S. foreign policy, a claim linked to his activism.

Mahmoud Khalil is a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. and a graduate student at Columbia University. Despite this, the government sought to revoke his status and deport him due to his activism.

A federal judge has blocked the government from separating Khalil from his newborn son and issued a stay on his deportation while reviewing challenges to his arrest and detention. However, an immigration judge ruled that Khalil is deportable under the Secretary of State's determination.

There has been widespread backlash from civil rights organizations, Democratic politicians, and lawyers who view the detention as an attack on freedom of speech and political dissent.

Mahmoud Khalil faces possible deportation to Syria or Algeria, but his attorneys contest these destinations as part of his defense against deportation efforts related to his political activism.

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