A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University activist detained since March, citing no compelling reason for his continued custody. The decision, which pauses the injunction until June 13 for government appeal, highlights concerns over Khalil’s rights and the chilling effect on his speech amid a crackdown on international students protesting the Israel-Gaza war.
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The legal battle over Trump’s use of the National Guard moves to a California courtroom
Lawyers for President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are set to argue in court over the legality of Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles during immigration protests, which Newsom claims violated the Posse Comitatus Act. The case, focusing on presidential powers over the military domestically, follows Trump's controversial actions that Newsom describes as an unprecedented power grab. Want More Context? 🔎
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