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Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Files $20 Million Complaint Against Trump Administration

Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Files $20 Million Complaint Against Trump Administration

Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Files $20 Million Complaint Against Trump Administration Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and prominent pro-Palestinian activist, has filed an administrative complaint against the Trump administration, seeking $20 million in damages or an official apology. The complaint, a precursor to a federal lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act, comes weeks after Khalil’s release on June 20, 2025, from over three months of immigration detention. Khalil, 30, who was a key negotiator during Columbia University’s…

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Mahmoud Khalil Files $20M Wrongful Detention Claim Against Trump Administration

Mahmoud Khalil Files $20M Wrongful Detention Claim Against Trump Administration

Mahmoud Khalil Files $20M Wrongful Detention Claim Against Trump Administration Mahmoud Khalil, a former student activist, has initiated a significant legal challenge against the administration of President Donald Trump, filing a $20 million claim for wrongful detention and alleged defamation. The court filings, submitted this Thursday, accuse the Trump administration of smearing Khalil’s reputation, malicious prosecution, and unlawful imprisonment. The claim specifically names the United States Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Department of State…

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Mahmoud Khalil Files $20 Million Claim Against Trump Administration Following ICE Detention

Mahmoud Khalil Files $20 Million Claim Against Trump Administration Following ICE Detention

Mahmoud Khalil Files $20 Million Claim Against Trump Administration Following ICE Detention NEW YORK (AP) – Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has officially filed a $20 million claim against the Trump administration, alleging false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and defamation during his recent detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The claim, a precursor to a federal lawsuit, was lodged on Thursday, July 10, naming the Department of Homeland Security, ICE, and the State Department. Khalil, a 30-year-old recent Columbia University…

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Ramy Youssef’s Beacon Theatre Show Features Surprise Appearances by NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani and Recently Released Mahmoud Khalil

Ramy Youssef’s Beacon Theatre Show Features Surprise Appearances by NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani and Recently Released Mahmoud Khalil

Ramy Youssef’s Beacon Theatre Show Features Surprise Appearances by NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani and Recently Released Mahmoud Khalil Comedian Ramy Youssef’s June 28 performance at the Beacon Theatre culminated in a powerful, emotional moment as he welcomed surprise guests New York City’s surging Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and recently released Columbia University alum Mahmoud Khalil to the stage. The atmosphere was electric even before Youssef appeared, with notable figures like Cynthia Nixon and Cory Michael Smith in attendance….

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Columbia University Activist Mahmoud Khalil Released on Bail After Three Months in Immigration Detention

Columbia University Activist Mahmoud Khalil Released on Bail After Three Months in Immigration Detention

Columbia University Activist Mahmoud Khalil Released on Bail After Three Months in Immigration Detention Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University activist and legal permanent resident, was released from immigration detention on Friday, July 28, 2023, after more than three months in custody. His release followed a federal judge’s order in the U.S. District Court for New Jersey. Khalil, a 30-year-old Algerian citizen married to a U.S. citizen, was arrested on March 8, 2023, at his New York apartment by Immigration and…

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Columbia University Student Mahmoud Khalil Released from Immigration Detention

Columbia University Student Mahmoud Khalil Released from Immigration Detention

Columbia University Student Mahmoud Khalil Released from Immigration Detention Mahmoud Khalil, a 30-year-old lawful permanent resident and Columbia University graduate student, was released from immigration detention on June 20, 2024, following a federal judge’s order. The release came after a legal battle stemming from his arrest on March 8, 2024, at his Manhattan apartment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Khalil’s detention was initiated following Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s determination that Khalil’s pro-Palestinian activism threatened U.S. foreign policy…

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US Judge Orders Release of Mahmoud Khalil from Immigration Custody

US Judge Orders Release of Mahmoud Khalil from Immigration Custody

US Judge Orders Release of Mahmoud Khalil from Immigration Custody Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist, was released from immigration custody on June 20, 2024, following a ruling by US District Judge Michael Farbiarz of the U.S. District Court for New Jersey. Khalil, a legal permanent resident of the United States, had been detained since March 8, 2024, after being arrested by immigration agents in Manhattan. The arrest followed President Donald Trump’s stated policy to deport foreign…

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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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Victory (For Now): Mahmoud Khalil’s Fight for Freedom

Victory (For Now): Mahmoud Khalil’s Fight for Freedom

Victory (For Now): Mahmoud Khalil’s Fight for Freedom Hey friend, you won’t believe this! Remember Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student arrested and detained by ICE for over two months? The guy who was facing deportation simply for participating in pro-Palestinian protests? Well, there’s been a major development. A federal judge has ordered his release! This is a huge win for Mahmoud and a significant blow against the Trump administration’s attempts to silence dissent. The government has 40 hours to…

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