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Federal judges on the Third Circuit refused to review Mahmoud Khalil’s challenge to where his constitutional claims should be heard in his deportation case, a decision that leaves the venue dispute unresolved; Khalil’s lawyers say they will petition the Supreme Court for review, warning the ruling could affect civil liberties for noncitizens.
New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver plans to appeal a three‑count indictment over an incident outside a May ICE detention facility, arguing the Constitution’s speech or debate clause shields lawmakers from prosecution for acts tied to their official duties. The appeal to the 3rd Circuit could redefine the scope of congressional immunity after a judge previously declined to dismiss two counts, with prosecutors contesting the immunity argument.
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.
The Senate confirmed Emil Bove to the Third Circuit despite allegations from three whistleblowers and Democratic opposition, with Republicans largely supporting the nomination and concerns raised about Bove's impartiality and past actions.
President Trump announced his intention to nominate Emil Bove, a former defense lawyer and Justice Department official known for aggressive immigration enforcement, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, a move that is expected to face unanimous opposition from Democrats in the Senate.