US Immigration Judges Order Deportation of Pro-Palestine Activist Mahmoud Khalil
US immigration judges ordered pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil's deportation to Algeria or Syria, citing misrepresented green card facts. His lawyers plan to appeal the ruling.
Overview
- Multiple US immigration judges have ordered the deportation of pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil, citing misrepresented facts on his green card application.
- The deportation order specifies that Khalil is to be removed from the U.S. and sent to either Algeria or Syria.
- The Trump administration reportedly targeted Khalil, alleging his support for Hamas, which influenced the proceedings leading to the deportation order.
- A US judge denied Khalil's motion for a waiver, preventing his removal from the country, solidifying the deportation decision.
- Khalil's legal team plans to appeal the deportation ruling to the Board of Immigration Appeals, with a 30-day window to file.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally by presenting the legal proceedings and associated claims from all involved parties without adopting a particular stance. They attribute accusations and denials clearly, such as the judge's ruling and Mr. Khalil's counter-claims, allowing the reader to assess the differing perspectives. The reporting prioritizes factual developments and balanced contextual information.
"The US government also accused Mr Khalil of leaving out details of his previous associations on immigration documentation, including membership of Unwra - the UN agency that works with Palestinians - and "continuing employment" at the British Embassy in Beirut."
BBC News"The ruling was issued last week, but it first came to light in court papers filed by Khalil's lawyers on Wednesday as part of his lawsuit against the government."
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Mahmoud Khalil was ordered to be deported due to allegations that he misrepresented facts on his green card application, particularly failing to disclose his affiliations with the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees and the Columbia University Apartheid Divest coalition, which was termed a 'lack of candor' by the judge.
Mahmoud Khalil was a student activist at Columbia University who played a leading role in pro-Palestinian protests and campus occupations during the Gaza war. He acted as a negotiator and spokesperson for Gaza Solidarity Encampments and the Columbia University Apartheid Divest coalition.
Khalil's lawyers plan to appeal the deportation ruling to the Board of Immigration Appeals within a 30-day window. Legal teams from organizations including the ACLU, NYCLU, and immigration rights clinics are involved in arguing that his detention violates constitutional rights such as free speech and due process.
Khalil has expressed fears of being targeted by Israel for his activism if deported to either Algeria or Syria, given his political activities and background.
Columbia University initially suspended Khalil for alleged participation in tent encampments but retracted the suspension within a day after reviewing evidence. The university president's office later called him to apologize for the mistake.
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