What to know about activist Mahmoud Khalil and his attorneys' plan to appeal his deportation ruling

Times Square rally in support of activist Mahmoud Khalil as he battles deportation

The large turnout in Times Square in the rain comes a day after an immigration judge in Louisiana ruled the Columbia University activist can be deported on the grounds that he threatens foreign policy as alleged by the Trump administration.

US judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

The Trump administration claimed that the activism of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student at Columbia University, could harm US foreign policy despite being "lawful."

What to know about activist Mahmoud Khalil and his attorneys' plan to appeal his deportation ruling

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Palestinian activist's deportation a 'violation of free speech,' says advocate

A U.S. judge has ruled the Trump administration can deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate detained last month for his role in pro-Palestinian protests. Will Creeley, legal director at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, called the decision a 'clear violation' of First Amendment principles related to free speech.

Trump can deport Mahmoud Khalil for his pro-Palestine activism, judge says

Immigration court judge will allow government to continue removal efforts against green card holder

Immigration judge rules Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

JENA, La. -- A Louisiana immigration judge ruled Friday that the U.S. can deport Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil based on the federal government's argument that he poses a national security risk.