Judge allows Trump administration to continue to detain Mahmoud Khalil

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can continue to detain Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, rejecting his request for release, while allowing detention based on immigration-related reasons. Khalil, who has not been charged with any crime, argues that the government’s actions are punitive due to his pro-Palestinian activism and have caused significant personal distress amid his recent fatherhood.

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