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Federal Judges Uphold Detention of Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Amid Controversy

Multiple federal judges have ruled to uphold the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, rejecting claims of unlawful detention and allowing the Trump administration to maintain custody.

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  • Federal judges ruled in favor of the Trump administration's detention of Mahmoud Khalil, rejecting claims that he poses a threat to US foreign policy.
  • Judge Farbiarz denied Khalil's release, stating insufficient evidence was presented to prove his detention unlawful based on green-card claims.
  • Khalil's hopes for release were dashed as a deadline was set for the Trump administration to appeal his bail release.
  • Justice Department lawyers justified Khalil's detention using accusations beyond deportation grounds, raising concerns about legal tactics.
  • Khalil has been detained since March, missing significant family events, with his lawyers accusing the government of using delay tactics to prolong his detention.

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Emphasizes the Justice Department's justification for Khalil's detention based on multiple legal grounds.

The Justice Department lawyers argued that Khalil could be deported for misrepresenting information on his permanent residency application, not just based on the accusation against him.

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Farbiarz sided with that assessment and said the secondary charge hasn't been blocked by the court.

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"…It was a demoralizing setback for Khalil and his lawyers, who have been trying to free him since he became the first student arrested in President Trump's crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists."

Mahmoud Khalil had hoped to walk free today. A federal judge said no
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"…Khalil has been held in an immigration detention center in Louisiana since March."

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Mahmoud Khalil is accused of supporting 'terrorism' and leading activities aligned with Hamas, a designated terrorist organization. These accusations were made by the Trump administration and other political figures.

Mahmoud Khalil was detained due to allegations beyond deportation grounds, with the Trump administration justifying his detention using accusations of supporting terrorism. His lawyers argue that the detention violates his constitutional rights.

A court order was secured to block his deportation, and his legal team includes the ACLU and NYCLU. They argue that his detention is unlawful and violates his rights to free speech and due process.

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