"Khalil's lawyers asked that the full complement of judges on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals - minus Bove - review and reverse a January ruling that put the Trump administration one step closer to detaining and ultimately deporting the pro-Palestinian activist."
"Bove's immigration enforcement work demonstrates the existence, or at least the appearance of, a conflict of interest that should disqualify him from having a say in Khalil's appeal."
"The Justice Department, whose lawyers are representing the government in Khalil's appeal, sees no basis for recusal but defers to Judge Bove."
Mahmoud Khalil's legal team has requested Judge Emil Bove to recuse himself from the appellate panel reviewing his deportation case. They argue that Bove's previous role as a top Justice Department official involved in investigating student protesters creates a conflict of interest. Khalil is facing deportation due to his pro-Palestinian activism. The Justice Department, representing the government in the appeal, does not see grounds for Bove's recusal but defers to his decision. Bove has acknowledged potential conflicts during his judicial confirmation process.
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