Immigration judge Jamee Comans in Louisiana has ordered the federal government to provide evidence by Wednesday justifying its attempt to deport Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil, who is a permanent U.S. resident and pro-Palestinian activist. Khalil was arrested in March and moved to a detention center in Louisiana based on allegations that he posed serious adverse foreign policy consequences. The government claims he withheld information about his affiliations and employment on his permanent residency application.
Khalil’s attorney argues that the government’s claims are absurd and unconstitutional, with no evidence that Khalil has supported terrorist organizations. The government also accuses him of organizing disruptive protests and distributing pro-Hamas propaganda. The immigration judge has scheduled a hearing for Friday where she will decide on Khalil’s removal or release. His legal team plans to apply for relief from removal if he is deemed deportable. Khalil, who is expecting his first child with his U.S. citizen wife, faces the possibility of missing the birth due to uncertainty about his deportation. His attorney criticizes the rushed judgment process, emphasizing the importance of due process in the legal system.
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