A federal court ruling favored activist Mahmoud Khalil, permitting him to challenge his arrest's legality in New Jersey instead of Louisiana, where he has been detained without charges. This decision reflects the Trump administration's difficulties in moving Khalil's case to the conservative 5th Circuit Court for deportation. Khalil's lawyer lauded the ruling as an acknowledgment of the government's attempts to manipulate legal jurisdiction. Despite the decision, Khalil's wife conveyed a cautious optimism, highlighting that the struggle for his release continues as his green card remains revoked.
A United States federal court judge has ruled in favour of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, allowing him to challenge the legality of his arrest in New Jersey rather than in Louisiana.
The decision by US District Judge Michael Farbiarz on Tuesday marked the second time the Trump administration's legal team was unsuccessful in moving the Columbia University student's case.
Khalil's lawyer, Baher Azmy, said his team was grateful the court understood the government's transparent attempt to manipulate the jurisdiction of US courts.
Dr Noor Abdalla, Khalil's pregnant wife, expressed relief about the decision but emphasized that there is still a lot more to be done for Khalil's release.
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