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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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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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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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