Appeals court says judge had no jurisdiction to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
ABC News • • nation
Key Points:
- A federal appeals court ruled that a judge lacked jurisdiction to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention, potentially leading to his re-arrest.
- Khalil, a green card holder detained in March 2025 during a crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests, was released on bail in June after a judge found he posed no danger or flight risk and that his detention raised constitutional concerns.
- The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated multiple district court orders related to Khalil's release and remanded the case with instructions to dismiss his petition for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.
- Khalil and his legal team expressed disappointment but vowed to continue fighting for his rights, considering
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