Judge orders Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil released on bail
Summary
A federal judge has ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and activist, on bail after he was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for over three months. The judge decided that Khalil is not a flight risk or a threat to the community, allowing him to await further immigration proceedings while staying in the US.Key Facts
- Mahmoud Khalil was detained by ICE on March 8, accused of not disclosing information in his residency application.
- Khalil protested for Palestinian rights and his arrest led to protests in New York and Washington DC.
- A judge ruled that the reasons given for his detention were likely unconstitutional.
- Khalil graduated from Columbia University during his detention; his wife accepted his diploma.
- Khalil is a legal US resident and will have restricted travel within the US for court purposes.
- The government keeps his physical passport, but he will receive certified copies for certain domestic travel.
- Khalil's lawyers argue that his detention violates his right to free speech.
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