Judge denies Trump bid to toss Columbia student's challenge to arrest, moves case to New Jersey
- A judge has ruled that a Columbia University student, Mahmoud Khalil, can challenge his detention, but the case must be heard in New Jersey rather than in New York or Louisiana.
- Khalil was detained on March 8 by federal immigration agents and was transferred to Louisiana due to a lack of available beds in New York.
- Marco Rubio cited a rare statute for Khalil's possible deportation, claiming he poses potentially serious foreign policy consequences.
- The White House accused Khalil of siding with terrorists but has not provided evidence.
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More protests in Manhattan over Columbia University pro-Palestine protester Mahmoud Khalil’s detainment as case heads to New Jersey
Protesters still fuming over ICE's detainment of Columbia University student and pro-Palestine protester Mahmoud Khalil once again took their frustrations to the streets of Manhattan Wednesday. The crowd roared outside of 40 Wall St., the home of the Trump Building, taking President Trump's administration to task for ordering Khalil's apprehension, calling it an attack on free speech. Khalil remains in ICE custody at a Louisiana facility, but a …
Trump comments on judge's ruling on activist Mahmoud Khalil's case
New York District Court Judge Jesse Furman issued a statement regarding his decision in the case against Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested for leading solidarity protests at Columbia University last year, denouncing the genocide being committed by Tel Aviv in the Gaza Strip...
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