A federal judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, can no longer be detained by the Trump administration. Judge Michael E. Farbiarz's decision, set to take effect at 9:30 am on Friday, gives the respondents an opportunity for appellate review. Khalil has been held in a Louisiana detention facility since March, and recently expressed the emotional toll of missing the birth of his son, illustrating the profound personal impact of his detention.
In a poignant moment, Khalil recounted how the isolation of detention deeply affected him, stating, 'When I heard my son's first cries, I buried my face in my arms so no one would see me weep.'
Judge Michael E. Farbiarz's ruling is significant as it underscores the judicial system's limits on immigration detention, allowing Khalil to reunite with his family.
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