A federal judge has ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a student detained by immigration authorities under the Trump administration for his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University. Khalil's lawyers argued that his detention is a crackdown on free speech. Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that Khalil's deportation would likely be unconstitutional and that his ongoing detention was causing irreparable harm to his family and career. The government has until Friday to appeal the decision but must allow Khalil to post a bond of $1.
U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that deporting Mahmoud Khalil, a student detained for pro-Palestinian demonstrations, is likely unconstitutional, ordering his release.
Judge Farbiarz highlighted that Khalil's detention is inflicting irreparable harm on his career and family, emphasizing the impact on his free speech rights.
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