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Trump DOJ Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary City Policy Amid Escalating Immigration Crackdown

Trump DOJ Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary City Policy Amid Escalating Immigration Crackdown

Trump DOJ Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary City Policy Amid Escalating Immigration Crackdown The U.S. Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has filed a landmark lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass, and City Council members, seeking to block enforcement of L.A.’s controversial sanctuary city ordinance. Filed on Monday in California’s Central District federal court, the suit alleges that Los Angeles’s policy is “illegal” and severely impedes federal efforts to address what the administration terms a…

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Deportation Fight: The Case of Mahmoud Khalil – A Legal Tug-of-War

Deportation Fight: The Case of Mahmoud Khalil – A Legal Tug-of-War

Deportation Fight: The Case of Mahmoud Khalil – A Legal Tug-of-War Hey friend, let’s break down this complicated legal battle surrounding Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Columbia University graduate facing deportation. Basically, Khalil, a green card holder married to an American citizen, was arrested in March – not for committing a crime, but because the government claimed his pro-Palestinian activism threatened US foreign policy. This is a pretty unusual move, using a rarely invoked part of the Immigration and Nationality Act….

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Columbia Grad Detained: Trump Admin Defies Court Order, Keeping Palestinian Activist Imprisoned

Columbia Grad Detained: Trump Admin Defies Court Order, Keeping Palestinian Activist Imprisoned

Columbia Grad Detained: Trump Admin Defies Court Order, Keeping Palestinian Activist Imprisoned Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist, remains detained in a Louisiana facility despite a federal judge’s order for his release. The Trump administration missed a deadline to appeal the ruling, prompting Khalil’s lawyers to demand his immediate freedom. Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled Wednesday that Khalil’s detention, based on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s assertion that his pro-Palestinian advocacy harms U.S. foreign policy interests, was…

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Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Activist Based on Vague Immigration Law

Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Activist Based on Vague Immigration Law

Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Activist Based on Vague Immigration Law A New Jersey federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deport or detain Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist. The ruling hinges on a rarely used provision of immigration law, deemed unconstitutionally vague by Judge Michael Farbiarz. The judge found that Khalil’s detention, based on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s assessment that Khalil’s advocacy compromised foreign policy, caused irreparable harm to his career…

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Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Columbia Student Mahmoud Khalil: A Deep Dive into the Legal Battle

Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Columbia Student Mahmoud Khalil: A Deep Dive into the Legal Battle

Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Columbia Student Mahmoud Khalil: A Deep Dive into the Legal Battle A New Jersey federal judge, Michael Farbiarz, has issued a ruling preventing the Trump administration from deporting or detaining Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist. This decision marks a significant legal victory for Khalil, who had been held in a Louisiana detention center for 13 weeks following the government’s attempt to revoke his green card. The judge’s order hinges on…

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DHS Exploits Legal Loophole to Expedite Deportations: Analysis of a Novel Legal Tactic

DHS Exploits Legal Loophole to Expedite Deportations: Analysis of a Novel Legal Tactic

DHS Exploits Legal Loophole to Expedite Deportations: Analysis of a Novel Legal Tactic The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is employing a novel legal strategy to accelerate the removal of asylum seekers. Attorneys report DHS is dismissing asylum cases, placing individuals in legal limbo and vulnerable to immediate deportation under expedited removal procedures. This tactic leverages the expedited removal authority, historically applied near borders, to target individuals already within the US. By dismissing asylum applications, DHS effectively resets the encounter,…

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