A New York federal judge has denied the Trump administration’s request to dismiss a deportation challenge from Mahmoud Khalil, a detained Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate. Khalil, arrested for leading pro-Palestinian protests, is currently detained in Louisiana after being transferred from New Jersey. The judge ruled that due to Khalil's detention location at the time of the legal petition, the case must be moved to New Jersey where it can be heard appropriately. He also ruled that Khalil cannot be deported while the challenge is ongoing.
As the New York federal judge noted, Khalil was detained in New Jersey when his lawyers filed their petition, thus moving the case to New Jersey's jurisdiction.
Judge Jesse Furman emphasized that Khalil will not be deported while his case is pending, highlighting significant legal protections even for detainees.
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