US EditionAppeals court reverses decision that freed pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
A federal appeals panel ruled that immigration law requires deportation challenges to proceed via appeals courts, blocking a habeas petition that had freed activist Mahmoud Khalil.
- On Thursday, a three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a federal district court in New Jersey ruling, ordering dismissal of Mahmoud Khalil's habeas petition.
- Federal law requires deportation challenges to proceed by petition for review, and President Donald Trump's administration appealed the June release order, arguing removal decisions belong to an immigration judge.
- A 2-1 panel decision concluded immigration statutes bar habeas petitions to challenge detention, writing `That scheme ensures that petitioners get just one bite at the apple—not zero or two,` while Khalil was arrested on March 8, 2025, and spent three months in a Louisiana immigration jail.
- Some petitioners will have to wait to seek relief, and Khalil's lawyers say they will exhaust all appeals as the case is likely not the final word.
- Authorities invoked a seldom-used statute permitting expulsion, relying on claims Khalil was `aligned to Hamas` without evidence, while an immigration judge suggested deportation to Algeria or Syria, where Khalil's attorneys warn of mortal danger.
162 Articles
162 Articles
US court ruling puts pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil back at risk of detention
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist, suffered a legal setback on Thursday that could lead to his rearrest. Khalil, previously detained for three months over campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza, has been targeted by the Trump administration, which accuses him of disseminating Hamas propaganda.
Appeals court ruling raises prospect of rearrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
A federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that a judge had no jurisdiction to order the release of Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention, delivering President Donald Trump’s administration a victory in its efforts to deport the pro-Palestinian…
Protest leader Mahmoud Khalil faces arrest
Good Thursday afternoon! This P.M. edition is reserved for our premium subscribers — offering a forward-focused read on what we’re tracking now and what’s coming next. It’s me again — Danielle Cohen-Kanik, U.S. editor at Jewish Insider and curator, along with assists from my colleagues, of the Daily Overtime. Please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and feedback by replying to this email. On Our Radar Notable developments and interesting tid…
Stunning court reversal means Columbia activist may be rearrested
Judges overturn ruling that freed pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalilby Sophie Nieto-Munoz, Louisiana Illuminator January 15, 2026A pro-Palestinian activist arrested by immigration officials after participating in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University and then freed by a federal judge in N...
Appeals court opens door for Palestinian activist’s arrest * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
Source link A federal appeals court ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, never had the right to ask for freedom in the New Jersey court that freed him, bringing the Trump administration one step closer to his arrest and potential deportation. The ruling from the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of appeals, documented by Courthousenews,
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
