US EditionJudge rules Mahmoud Khalil’s lawsuit can move forward
- A federal judge ruled on April 30, 2024, that Mahmoud Khalil can proceed with his lawsuit against the U.S. Government in New Jersey federal court.
- Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and Columbia graduate student, challenges his detention and deportation as retaliation for his pro-Palestinian activism and alleged First Amendment violations.
- The Trump administration accused Khalil of hiding ties to a UN agency linked to Hamas and argued immigration laws bar court review, but the judge rejected these claims and preserved jurisdiction over constitutional issues.
- Supporters and attorneys called the ruling an important step, with the court clarifying it can review Khalil’s claims and a preliminary injunction could release him from Louisiana detention to reunite with his wife and newborn.
- The decision allows Khalil to continue opposing the government’s detention policies, highlighting ongoing tensions over free speech protections and immigration enforcement within the Trump administration.
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Federal Judge Gives Columbia Grad Mahmoud Khalil Chance to Challenge Detention in Court
A New Jersey federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s attempts to dismiss a federal lawsuit brought by jailed Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, arguing the U.S. government is illegally detaining him for his political views. The court rejected Trump’s attempts to shut down the case before even granting Khalil a hearing. Judge Michael Farbiarz previously found his court could retain jurisdiction over Khalil’s federal c…
Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can challenge 'unlawful' detention
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Mahmoud Khalil, a former green card holder who led pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University where pamphlets written by Hamas state media were distributed, could challenge the Trump administration’s right to detain him for deportation. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that Khalil’s lawsuit against the government must be heard. Khalil’s lawsuit against the Trump administration is focused on a habeas c…
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can fight wrongful detention case in federal court, judge rules
Columbia graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can argue in federal court that he was detained and targeted for deportation because of his political views, a judge ruled Tuesday, in what his legal team called an important step in establishing his freedom.
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