Federal Judges Block Trump Administration's Deportation of Activist Mahmoud Khalil
Multiple federal judges have ruled against the Trump administration's attempts to deport Mahmoud Khalil, citing irreparable harm and constitutional violations in his detention.
Overview
- Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia student, has been detained since March 8 due to his involvement in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
- Federal judges have ruled that Khalil's continued detention is unconstitutional and causing irreparable harm to his rights and family.
- The Trump administration plans to appeal the judges' rulings, despite missing an appeal deadline and facing a preliminary injunction against deportation.
- Khalil's legal team argues that his detention violates his free speech rights, as he has not been charged with any crime.
- A federal judge has ordered the government to respond to Khalil's release request by Friday, as he seeks to reunite with his newborn child.
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Analysis
Emphasizes Khalil's detention causes irreparable harm, prompting legal challenges and government appeals.
Khalil was detained on March 8 at his Manhattan apartment building for his involvement in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
The judge set a deadline of 1:30 p.m. on Friday for the government to respond formally to the request to release Khalil.
Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers are seeking a federal judge's order for his release from an immigration detention center.
The government has refused to disclose details regarding Khalil's release plans.
The Trump administration plans to appeal the judge's ruling on Khalil's detention, citing irreparable harm.
Farbiarz had previously deemed the deportation of Khalil on foreign policy grounds likely unconstitutional.
The court's decision will be delayed until Friday morning to allow the government to appeal.
The New Jersey judge ruled that Khalil's continued detention is causing irreparable harm to his career, family, and free speech rights.
Khalil has been held in immigration detention in Louisiana since his arrest in March.
Khalil is not facing any accusations of breaking laws during the protests at Columbia.
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"…Khalil's lawyers say the Trump administration is simply trying to crack down on free speech."
CBS News·1M·"…The deadline has come and gone and Mahmoud Khalil must be released immediately."
ABC News·1M·"…The Trump administration has argued that noncitizens who participate in such demonstrations should be expelled from the country as it considers their views antisemitic."
Associated Press·1M·"…Judge Farbiarz suggested that he could order Khalil released as soon as Friday if the government does not appeal."
NPR·1M·"…Judge Farbiarz said there was no compelling interest to keep Mr Khalil in custody or to deport the 30-year-old, who is a lawful permanent resident."
BBC News·1M·"…A federal judge ruled Secretary of State Marco Rubio can’t detain or remove Mahmoud Khalil from the United States for now."
USA TODAY·1M·"…The ruling focuses on Secretary of State Marco Rubio's determination that Khalil's "presence or activities would compromise a compelling U.S. foreign policy interest.""
CBS News·1M·"…U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz’s Wednesday order bars the government from detaining Khalil based on Rubio’s determination."
NBC News·1M·"…Farbiarz gave the government until Friday to appeal the decision."
Associated Press·1M·FAQ
The Trump administration attempted to deport Mahmoud Khalil based on a provision allowing the deportation of foreign citizens whose presence poses serious adverse foreign policy consequences, as determined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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