Mahmoud Khalil’s appeal against deportation rejected by immigration board; re-arrest loom
Mint·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Mahmoud Khalil, a 31-year-old Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, had his deportation appeal dismissed by the immigration appeals board on Thursday. The legal permanent resident faces potential re-arrest and expulsion. Khalil claims the decision is politically motivated, stating he is guilty only of speaking against genocide in Palestine. His lawyers argue he cannot be lawfully detained while pursuing a separate federal court case. Khalil was arrested in March during federal crackdowns on non-citizens.
Key Entities
Mahmoud KhalilColumbia UniversityBoard of Immigration AppealsDepartment of JusticeTrump administrationPalestineGazaNew Jersey federal judgeUS appeals panel