Government's case against Mahmoud Khalil is reliant on tabloid accounts, review of evidence shows: NBC News
- The U.S. Supreme Court may define the rights of noncitizens following Mahmoud Khalil's arrest under the Trump administration's policies, according to a former immigration law judge.
- Mahmoud Khalil was detained by immigration authorities on March 8, 2025, after his green card was revoked by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Khalil's legal team argues that his pro-Palestinian activities are protected under the First Amendment, asserting they are of public concern.
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrations occurred in Washington, D.C., demanding Khalil's release, with protesters chanting and holding signs supporting him.
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Ilhan Omar’s daughter fundraises for Columbia activist in custody who endorsed Oct. 7 attack
Hirsi similarly promoted a fundraiser last month for Mahmoud Khalil, a fellow protest leader and encampment negotiator facing deportation. By Jessica Costescu, The Washington Free Beacon Isra Hirsi, the daughter of “Squad” member US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.), promoted a fundraiser supporting Mohsen Mahdawi, the Columbia University student activist facing deportation over his support for Hamas. Hirsi, a far-left activist, anti-Israel agitator, …
Group gathers outside ICE Processing Center in Jena to protest Mahmoud Khalil's arrest
JENA, La. (KALB) — Concerned citizens gathered in Jena at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center located at the LaSalle Detention Facility on Tuesday, April 15, in support of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil was arrested by Homeland Security…
Columbia Grad Student Mahmoud Khalil's Deportation Case Will Go to Supreme Court, Expert Predicts
David Dee Delgado Demonstrators gather in Columbus Circle in solidarity and to demand the release of detained Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil on April 12, 2025 in New York City. An immigration judge ruled that Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil can be deported as a national security risk, based on the government's argument that his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations posed "potentially serious for…
Evidence in case against Mahmoud Khalil includes unverified tabloid articles
NBC News reporting shows that the government’s case to deport Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil relied on unverified tabloid articles and inconsistent timelines. NBC News’ Chloe Atkins reports on the more than 100 pages of documents submitted by the government.
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