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Immigration Judge in the United States decrees Khalil's expulsion, but his legal representatives assert a distinct ruling safeguards him.

Immigration judge in U.S. has mandated the deportation of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to either Algeria or Syria due to allegations of leaving out details in his green card application, according to court records revealed on Wednesday.

Immigration judge in the U.S. mandates Khalil's expulsion, while his legal team argues for a...
Immigration judge in the U.S. mandates Khalil's expulsion, while his legal team argues for a different court decision providing him protection

Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil's Deportation Case Continues

The ongoing legal battle for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil took a new turn this week, as his lawyers announced their intention to appeal against the deportation order issued by a US immigration judge.

Court documents, made public on Wednesday, reveal that the deportation order is based on claims that Khalil omitted information from his green card application. The details of the omitted information, however, are not specified in the provided paragraph.

Khalil, who is currently residing in the United States, was previously deported due to similar allegations. In 2019, a US supreme court found that he deliberately withheld information on his Green Card application, leading to his deportation order to Algeria or Syria. Additionally, the Trump administration classified him as a national security threat due to his pro-Palestinian activism and alleged distribution of Hamas-related materials.

The federal district court has issued separate orders that prevent the government from immediately deporting or detaining Khalil while his federal court case proceeds. As a result, the deportation order for Mahmoud Khalil remains in place, but its execution is on hold.

The outcome of the federal court case will determine whether Mahmoud Khalil will be deported to Algeria or Syria. The story about his immigration case is still developing, and updates are expected as the case progresses.

It is important to note that Mahmoud Khalil is a pro-Palestinian activist who is currently in the United States. The appeal against his deportation order is a significant step in his legal battle, and the public will continue to follow the developments closely.

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