Judge says Trump administration cannot deport or detain Mahmoud Khalil

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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