Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials and pro-Israel groups over ‘conspiracy’ to target him
Summary
Mahmoud Khalil has filed a lawsuit against officials from President Trump’s administration and several pro-Israel groups. He claims they worked together to target him because of his support for Palestinian rights, leading to his detention and attempts to deport him.Key Facts
- Mahmoud Khalil is a permanent US resident and former Columbia University student.
- He was detained by immigration authorities in March 2025 due to his support for Palestinian rights.
- Khalil’s lawsuit alleges a coordinated effort between Trump officials and pro-Israel groups Betar and Canary Mission.
- The lawsuit names top Trump officials, including Stephen Miller, Marco Rubio, and Kristi Noem.
- The Heritage Foundation is accused of leading a plan called “Project Esther” to target pro-Palestinian students for arrest and deportation.
- The lawsuit says this effort aims to punish and silence Palestinian supporters by violating their rights.
- Khalil was held for 104 days in detention, missing the birth of his child, and is married to a US citizen.
- The White House states Khalil provided false information on his visa application, which Khalil’s lawyers deny.
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