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Judge Questions Rubio's Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Activist

5/29/2025

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A federal judge has determined that Secretary of State Marco Rubio may have breached the Constitution by deporting Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate known for his pro-Palestinian activism. As Khalil's legal team fights the government's allegations regarding his residency application, this case could reshape the landscape of civil rights for noncitizens.

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A federal judge has determined that Secretary of State Marco Rubio may have breached the Constitution by deporting Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate known for his pro-Palestinian activism. As Khalil's legal team fights the government's allegations regarding his residency application, this case could reshape the landscape of civil rights for noncitizens.