29 h. ago Mahmoud Khalil: US judge denies release of detained Palestinian activist

Setback for former student held since March as lawyers condemn government’s ‘cruel, transparent delay tactics’A federal judge declined to order the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a setback for the former Columbia University student days after a major ruling against the Trump administration’s efforts to keep him detained.Khalil, a green-card holder who has not been charged with a crime, is one of the most high-profile people targeted by the US government’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus activism. Despite key rulings in his favor, Khalil has been detained since March, missing the birth of his son. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Detained Columbia protester asks judge to order his release, says government missed appeal deadline

Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil have asked a federal judge to order the release of the Columbia University protester from an immigration lockup, saying the Trump administration missed an appeal deadline

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3 d. ago Judge rules Trump administration can no longer detain Mahmoud Khalil on claims he’s a threat to foreign policy

But Columbia University graduate can be held for inaccurately filling out green card application, says judgeA federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can no longer detain Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil on the basis of federal claims that he is a threat to US foreign policy.In his order on Wednesday, Judge Michael E Farbiarz said that the ruling will go into effect at 9.30am on Friday, adding: “This is to allow the respondents to seek appellate review should they wish to.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Judge rules that Trump administration can no longer detain Mahmoud Khalil

Khalil can’t be held on claims that he’s a threat to foreign policy, but can be held for inaccurately filling out green card application, says judgeA federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can no longer detain Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil on the basis of federal claims that he is a threat to US foreign policy.In his order on Wednesday, Judge Michael E Farbiarz said that the ruling will go into effect at 9.30am on Friday, adding: “This is to allow the respondents to seek appellate review should they wish to.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot deport and must release Mahmoud Khalil, the student whom the Trump administration jailed over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University

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3 d. ago Greta Thunberg's angry reaction when she is asked about some of 'freedom flotilla' group's support for Hamas and Hezbollah as she lands in Sweden

The 22-year-old activist was welcomed by crowds waving Palestinian flags, who presented her with flowers and a keffiyeh scarf as they shouted 'free Palestine!'

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3 d. ago Greta Thunberg's angry reaction when she is asked about some of 'freedom flotilla' group's support for Hamas and Hezbollah

The 22-year-old activist was welcomed by crowds waving Palestinian flags, who presented her with flowers and a keffiyeh scarf as they shouted 'free Palestine!'

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9 d. ago Mahmoud Khalil details psychological pain and reputational harm in new legal filings: ‘Efforts to erase my humanity’

Columbia student responds to ‘attacks’ from administration as federal judge considers his release from detention.

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9 d. ago Mahmoud Khalil describes pain of missing son’s birth in latest court filing

Palestinian graduate describes weeping as he crouched on detention center floor listening to wife give birthMahmoud Khalil, the detained Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist, has said in a new court filing that the “most immediate and visceral harms” he has experienced during his nearly three-month detention have been missing the birth of his son and being separated from his wife.“Instead of holding my wife’s hand in the delivery room, I was crouched on a detention center floor, whispering through a crackling phone line as she labored alone,” Khalil said. “I listened to her pain, trying to comfort her while 70 other men slept around me. When I heard my son’s first cries, I buried my face in my arms so no one would see me weep. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump officials’ move to deport Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional: judge

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration's efforts to deport Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, in part to protect U.S. foreign policy, is likely unconstitutional.

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2 w. ago Judge says US effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil on foreign policy grounds is likely unconstitutional

A federal judge said the Trump administration’s effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil because of his pro-Palestinian activism at Columbia University was likely unconstitutional

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2 w. ago Chased, beaten and robbed: survivors describe Israeli settler violence in West Bank

Palestinians and activists forced out of the village of Mughayyir al-Deir say they were harassed, stoned and shot atSurvivors of an attack by violent Israeli settlers have described being “hunted” across a West Bank valley by men armed with pistols, rifles and batons, who beat them so badly that all 10 had to be taken to hospital for their injuries.They included a 14-year-old Palestinian boy, eight other Palestinians and an Israeli activist, who had three cameras, his phone, car keys and wallet stolen. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Mahmoud Khalil permitted to hold newborn son for the first time despite objections from government

Detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was allowed to hold his one-month-old son for the first time after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to keep the father and infant separated by a plexiglass divider

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3 w. ago AP PHOTOS: Columbia University president notes Mahmoud Khalil's absence at graduation

The head of Columbia University alluded to the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil during a commencement speech Wednesday that drew loud boos and chants of “free Palestine” from graduating students.

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3 w. ago Over boos, Columbia University president notes Mahmoud Khalil's absence at graduation

The head of Columbia University alluded to the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil during a commencement speech Wednesday that drew loud boos and chants of “free Palestine” from graduating students

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