Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, faces deportation as the Trump administration targets him for his pro-Palestinian activism. His first legal battle centers on whether his case should remain in New York or be moved to Louisiana, which influences the potential outcome due to the conservative leanings of the regional appeals court. The government claims Khalil represents a threat to foreign policy, yet he has not been charged with any crime. His lawyers argue the government's legal basis for deportation is unconstitutional and requires judicial review.
Where Mr. Khalil's case is heard could have profound consequences, not just for him but for anyone else the White House targets for removal from the United States.
The White House has accused Mr. Khalil of siding with Hamas terrorists during the Columbia protests and spreading antisemitism. That accusation is not criminal.
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