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Activist Sues Columbia Over Alleged Indifference to Pro-Palestinian Harassment
politics26 days ago

Activist Sues Columbia Over Alleged Indifference to Pro-Palestinian Harassment

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil filed a federal lawsuit against Columbia University, accusing the school of deliberate indifference to harassment and doxxing of pro-Palestinian students, including himself, in the lead-up to his March 2025 detention by ICE; the suit alleges the campus climate enabled harassment, while Columbia emphasizes its commitment to a safe environment, and Khalil’s related immigration removal order remains under challenge.

courts8 months ago

Third Circuit sends Khalil deportation case to immigration court, hinting at potential re-detention

A three-judge panel of the 3rd Circuit ruled that Mahmoud Khalil must pursue his challenge to deportation in immigration court rather than federal court, potentially delaying relief and leaving room for re-detention. Khalil, a legal permanent resident and recent Columbia graduate, has been detained in Louisiana since March as the Trump administration pressed removal on multiple grounds. The ruling narrows review avenues, with Khalil exploring further options such as an en banc review, while the administration touts the decision as vindicating its detention authority.

Federal Judge Orders Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil
law1 year ago

Federal Judge Orders Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil

A U.S. judge ordered the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist detained in Louisiana, citing unconstitutional punishment and lack of flight risk, marking a victory for rights groups challenging the Trump administration's actions against him. Despite the White House's opposition, Khalil's detention was deemed unlawful, and he is set to reunite with his family in New York while his immigration case continues.