Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyer calls immigration case a ‘sham’ after revelation it was fast-tracked by DoJ
Summary
Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent US resident and activist, faced a fast-tracked immigration removal process under President Trump’s administration. His lawyer says the case was unfair and controlled by top officials to punish him for his pro-Palestinian activism.Key Facts
- Mahmoud Khalil was the first noncitizen activist arrested during President Trump's crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech.
- His immigration case was prioritized and fast-tracked by the Department of Justice, unusually speeding up the process.
- Multiple judges recused themselves, and the immigration judge was reportedly chosen specifically for the case.
- The Board of Immigration Appeals issued a final removal order just nine days after the final briefing, much faster than normal.
- Khalil’s lawyers argue the process was biased and planned in advance to ensure his deportation.
- Khalil was detained for 104 days in an ICE detention center before a judge ruled his detention unconstitutional.
- President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly labeled Khalil a threat tied to terrorism and adverse foreign policy.
- A separate court case is ongoing, which may affect whether Khalil is deported despite appeals from his legal team.
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