Activist championing Palestinian cause faces expulsion to Syria or Algeria, as ordered by a judge.
Immigration Judge Orders Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil
Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent figure on Columbia University's campus, has been ordered for deportation by an immigration judge. Khalil, a legal permanent resident of the United States, has been active in pro-Palestinian activism and was arrested during a broad crackdown on campus protests against Israel's war in Gaza.
The deportation order is not directly related to Khalil's pro-Palestinian activism or protests against Israel's war in Gaza. Instead, it is a result of the information withheld on Khalil's green card application, specifically his involvement in a campus anti-Israel group.
The government argues that noncitizens who protest in a manner deemed antisemitic and 'pro-Hamas' should be deported. However, the administration's belief that Khalil's viewpoints are antisemitic and 'pro-Hamas' is not a direct reason for the deportation order.
The deportation order is related to the information withheld on Khalil's green card application, and the judge has ordered his deportation for failing to disclose this information. The deportation destination is either Syria or Algeria, specific countries.
Mahmoud Khalil's origin or background is not explicitly detailed in the provided search results. However, clan-related contexts suggest possible ties to Arabic cultural groups, particularly those from regions like Mardin (Turkey) and Lebanon, associated with Mhallami communities.
Khalil has been a prominent figure on Columbia's campus since protests began. He served as the lead negotiator during protests last spring, playing a significant role in the campus activism. Despite his arrest on March 8, Khalil has not been charged with a crime in relation to the deportation order.
This development has sparked controversy and debate among students, faculty, and human rights organisations, who argue that the deportation order infringes on Khalil's freedom of speech and right to protest. As the case progresses, further developments are expected to shed more light on this complex situation.
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