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Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and legal permanent U.S. resident, appealed to the Supreme Court to prevent his deportation after being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid pro-Palestinian campus protests.
- Khalil's case highlights the Trump administration's intensified efforts to deport individuals involved in protests critical of Israel, framing his presence as contrary to U.S. national interests and foreign policy.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio invoked a rarely used statute granting broad power to expel foreigners, citing Khalil's activism as a threat, though Khalil denies accusations of antisemitism and argues that criticizing Israel is not antisemitic.
- A district court judge ruled the statute likely unconstitutional and ordered Khalil's release, but the administration continues legal efforts to deport him, leading to ongoing court battles.
