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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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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Emphasizes Khalil's detention causes irreparable harm, prompting legal challenges and government appeals.
"Khalil's lawyers say the Trump administration is simply trying to crack down on free speech."
CBS News"The deadline has come and gone and Mahmoud Khalil must be released immediately."
ABC News"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"Judge Farbiarz suggested that he could order Khalil released as soon as Friday if the government does not appeal."
NPR"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"A federal judge ruled Secretary of State Marco Rubio can’t detain or remove Mahmoud Khalil from the United States for now."
USA TODAY"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"U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz’s Wednesday order bars the government from detaining Khalil based on Rubio’s determination."
NBC News"Farbiarz gave the government until Friday to appeal the decision."
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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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