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Judge temporarily blocks effort to deport Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia student protests

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested while facing claims of violating an executive order by President Donald Trump regarding Hamas sympathizers.
Khalil, a legal U.S. Resident, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement due to a revoked student visa, although he hasn't been charged with any crimes.
The Trump administration stated that Khalil's activism aligns with Hamas, threatening national security, and indicated intentions to pursue more arrests of student protesters.
Civil rights groups and Khalil's attorneys claim the government's actions against him are unconstitutional and intended to suppress free speech.

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