Judge says Trump cannot deport or detain Mahmoud Khalil
Summary
A judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot deport or continue holding Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and activist. However, this decision is on hold until June 13, allowing the government to appeal, meaning Khalil will stay in detention until then.Key Facts
- A judge ruled that Mahmoud Khalil cannot be deported or detained by the Trump administration.
- The decision is paused until June 13 to give time for an appeal.
- Mahmoud Khalil is a lawful permanent resident in the United States.
- He was arrested in March during a crackdown on international students protesting the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- Khalil is being held in a detention center in Louisiana.
- Judge Farbiarz noted there is no strong reason to hold or deport Khalil.
- The Secretary of State said Khalil's actions harmed U.S. foreign policy, which the judge questioned.
- Khalil's wife and his lawyers are advocating for his immediate release.
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