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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.

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  • 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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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.

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The judge set a deadline of 1:30 p.m. on Friday for the government to respond formally to the request to release Khalil.

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Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers are seeking a federal judge's order for his release from an immigration detention center.

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The government has refused to disclose details regarding Khalil's release plans.

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The Trump administration plans to appeal the judge's ruling on Khalil's detention, citing irreparable harm.

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Farbiarz had previously deemed the deportation of Khalil on foreign policy grounds likely unconstitutional.

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The court's decision will be delayed until Friday morning to allow the government to appeal.

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The New Jersey judge ruled that Khalil's continued detention is causing irreparable harm to his career, family, and free speech rights.

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Khalil has been held in immigration detention in Louisiana since his arrest in March.

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Khalil is not facing any accusations of breaking laws during the protests at Columbia.

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"…Judge Farbiarz suggested that he could order Khalil released as soon as Friday if the government does not appeal."

Federal judge says he could release Mahmoud Khalil as soon as this week
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"…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."

Judge says Trump administration cannot deport or detain Mahmoud Khalil
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"…U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz’s Wednesday order bars the government from detaining Khalil based on Rubio’s determination."

Government can't hold Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil, federal judge rules
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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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