A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled against the Trump administration's use of a 1952 law to detain Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil for his pro-Palestine advocacy. Although the ruling does not mandate Khalil's immediate release, it highlights violations of his free speech rights. Judge Farbiarz assessed that detaining Khalil causes him irreparable harm, damaging his career and chilling his expression. This decision comes amid accusations from the administration of anti-Semitism and Hamas support, claims that lack judicial evidence. The ruling could impact broader discourse around immigration law and civil liberties.
Judge Farbiarz ruled that the Trump administration cannot use an obscure law to detain Mahmoud Khalil for his pro-Palestine advocacy and violated his free speech rights.
The judge indicated that using the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 to detain Khalil creates irreparable harm to his career and speech rights.
Khalil's detention and attempted deportation have been significantly criticized, with claims of anti-Semitism and support for Hamas not substantiated with any evidence.
Khalil's detention raises concerns about free speech and due process in the context of U.S. immigration enforcement and foreign policy.
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