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Appeals court says judge had no jurisdiction to order Mahmoud Khalil’s release

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal appeals court ruled Thursday a judge had no jurisdiction to order Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil released from immigration detention last summer, a decision that could lead to his re-arrest.Khalil, a green card holder who is married to... Read More.

Mahmoud Khalil thanks supporters after release, vows to continue advocating for Palestinians

Saturday, June 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil landed at Newark Airport on Saturday, one day after a federal judge ordered his release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention.Despite being held in detention for over three months, Khalil vowed to continue advocating for Palestinian... Read More.

Mahmoud Khalil ordered released by federal judge

Friday, June 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge has ordered the release of Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.Khalil, a green card holder who is married to an American citizen, was arrested by ICE agents in New York City in March.This is a developing story. Please... Read More.

Judge denies Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalils request for release

Friday, June 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal judge overseeing the case of Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil ruled Friday that he won't release him from government custody.U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz sided with the government’s interpretation of his preliminary injunction and ruled that his order will not... Read More.

Government says it wont release Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

Friday, June 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In a court filing Friday, the Trump administration said it won't release Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz barred the Trump administration from seeking to deport or continue to detain Khalil based on Secretary of State... Read More.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil takes the stand in bid for asylum

Friday, May 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Following a nearly 10-hour court hearing Thursday, an immigration judge will not immediately decide if Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who the Trump administration has targeted for deportation after he helped organize pro-Palestinian protests as a student at Columbia University, is eligible... Read More.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, prior to immigration hearing, meets infant son for 1st time

Thursday, May 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who the Trump administration has targeted for deportation after he helped organize pro-Palestinian protests as a student at Columbia University, met his infant son for the first time, prior to his immigration hearing Thursday in Louisiana.Thursday's hearing was... Read More.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil set to appear in immigration court

Thursday, May 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who the Trump administration has targeted for deportation after he helped organize pro-Palestinian protests as a student at Columbia University, is set to appear in immigration court in Louisiana Thursday.Khalil, a green card holder who is... Read More.

Mahmoud Khalils challenge to his detention moves forward

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(NEWWARK, NJ) -- Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil's bid to remain in the United States survives after a New Jersey federal judge decided Tuesday he could retain jurisdiction over the case.Khalil claimed he was detained and targeted for deportation because of his speech at... Read More.

ICE did not have warrant when agents detained Mahmoud Khalil: Court filing

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Government lawyers say officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) did not have a warrant for Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil's arrest when they took him into custody last month, according to a filing submitted in the case.Khalil's... Read More.

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