Federal judge questions constitutionality of Trump administration's deportation of Mahmoud Khalil
- A federal judge has raised constitutional questions about the Trump administration's decision to deport Mahmoud Khalil.
- Khalil, accused of instigating anti-Semitic riots and supporting Hamas, remains in custody following the ruling.
- Conservative legal experts criticize the judge's ruling, asserting that the administration has the authority to deport individuals seen as threats.
In the United States, Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder and pro-Palestine activist, is under legal scrutiny after a federal judge, Michael Farbiarz, questioned the constitutionality of the Trump administration's deportation efforts against him. Khalil was detained for allegedly inciting anti-Semitic riots at Columbia University and was awaiting deportation when Farbiarz intervened, stating that the justification for his deportation was likely unconstitutionally vague. Although Khalil remains in custody, this ruling signifies a contentious legal battle between the judiciary and the executive branch concerning immigration policy. Legal representatives of Khalil argue that he has been unfairly targeted due to his political views and activism, particularly concerning Israel and Palestine. They maintained that recent actions taken by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which they describe as the