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Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration's Deportation Efforts Against Pro-Palestinian Activist Likely Unconstitutional

A federal judge found the Trump administration's justification for deporting Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional, citing vagueness in the law applied to his case.


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U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, is likely unconstitutional due to vague legal justifications. Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident, was detained amid a crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism. The judge's ruling highlights concerns over the application of immigration law and the potential violation of First Amendment rights. While Khalil's legal team celebrates the ruling, they continue to fight for his release from detention in Louisiana, where he has been held since March.

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Trump admin's effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil is likely unconstitutional, judge rules
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"…Farbiarz said the rarely used provision in immigration law the government cited for Khalil's detention was 'unconstitutional as applied' to Khalil and added that Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not 'affirmatively determine' that Khalil's conduct had any impact on U.S. relations with another country."

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"…Khalil and his supporters say his arrest and attempted deportation are violations of his right to freedom of speech under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment."

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"…U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz said Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s justification for Khalil’s removal, that his beliefs and activism 'compromise a compelling U.S. foreign policy interest,' fails constitutional muster."

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