Summary
A US judge has ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, to either Algeria or Syria. Khalil is accused of not fully disclosing information in his green card application. His lawyers plan to appeal the decision.
Key Facts
- A US immigration judge ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, to Algeria or Syria.
- The judge stated Khalil purposely left out important details to bypass immigration rules.
- Khalil, previously detained by ICE, was released in June after a federal judge ruled he was not a threat.
- Khalil's lawyers have filed a $20 million damages claim against the Trump administration for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
- Khalil took part in significant Gaza war protests at Columbia University in 2024.
- The US government claims Khalil omitted past affiliations, including ties to the UN's Palestinian relief agency and work at the British Embassy in Beirut, from his immigration paperwork.
- Khalil plans to appeal the deportation decision, arguing the efforts against him are politically motivated.
