US EditionColumbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, immigration judge rules
- An immigration judge ruled Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student, can be deported.
- The ruling occurred after Khalil participated in protests against Israel's military campaign.
- Khalil, a legal U.S. resident, was detained March 8 and transferred to Louisiana.
- Secretary Rubio argued Khalil's actions fostered a hostile environment for Jewish students.
- Khalil's attorneys will appeal, arguing his First Amendment rights are being violated.
433 Articles
433 Articles
On Friday, 11 April, an administrative judge validated the expulsion of Mahmoud Khalil by the US authorities, FranceInfo reports. The latter is an emblematic figure of the protests in support of the expulsion of a figure from the pro-Palestinian student movement in the United States.
Immigration judge clears way for activist Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation. What comes next?
While an immigration judge’s ruling that Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil – a legal permanent resident – can be deported is a victory for the Trump administration, the legal fight against his detention and deportation is far from over.
Mahmoud Khalil’s fight against Trump isn’t over
An immigration judge ruled that Mahmoud Khalil can be deported over his “beliefs” and “expected beliefs,” even though he didn’t break any laws. But this ruling doesn’t mean Khalil is being deported yet. His legal battle has a long way to go, and it hinges on a second court proceeding. MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin sits down with Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyer, Ramzi Kassem from CUNY Clear, to discuss why this is far from over.
The Supreme Court ordered the return of this migrant from among the presumptive members of a gang to a Salvadoran prison in March. But Trump's government is still reluctant to obey.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
