Columbia Protester Mahmoud Khalil Freed From Immigration Detention
During an hourlong hearing conducted by phone, the New Jersey-based judge said the government had “clearly not met” the standards for detention.
Judge Says Mahmoud Khalil Can Remain Jailed Over Green Card Claims
Khalil isn’t accused of breaking any laws during the protests at Columbia, and his lawyers say the Trump administration is trying to crack down on free speech.
Judge Says Government Must Release Columbia Protester Mahmoud Khalil, but Has Until Friday To Appeal
Khalil’s lawyers challenged the legality of his detention, accusing the Trump administration of trying to suppress free speech.