Summary
A U.S. immigration judge ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine activist, to either Algeria or Syria. Khalil, a former student at Columbia University, faces deportation due to alleged non-disclosures when applying for permanent residency. Khalil's lawyers plan to appeal the decision.
Key Facts
- Mahmoud Khalil is a pro-Palestine activist involved in protests against Israel's actions in Gaza at Columbia University.
- A U.S. immigration judge ruled for Khalil's deportation on September 12, citing lack of disclosure about his ties to certain organizations on his green card application.
- Khalil is originally from Syria and is an Algerian citizen of Palestinian descent.
- His lawyers aim to appeal the deportation order within 30 days to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
- Khalil was previously detained for three months and released after a judge deemed his detention unconstitutional.
- The Trump administration has tried to link Khalil's activism to anti-Semitism without providing evidence.
- Khalil accuses the U.S. government of retaliating against him for his activism and using "fascist tactics."
