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Federal Judge Orders Release of Pro-Palestinian Protester

6/12/2025

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A federal judge has ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. resident and former Columbia University student, who was detained for joining pro-Palestinian protests. The judge emphasized that his continued detention infringes on his career and free speech rights. The government now has until Friday to decide whether to appeal this ruling.

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A federal judge has ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. resident and former Columbia University student, who was detained for joining pro-Palestinian protests. The judge emphasized that his continued detention infringes on his career and free speech rights. The government now has until Friday to decide whether to appeal this ruling.