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Trump Administration Fights to Overturn Khalil Removal Ruling

10/22/2025

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The U.S. President Donald Trump administration seeks to overturn a court ruling blocking Mahmoud Khalil's removal.
At the hearing, Drew Ensign argued the case should be heard in Louisiana, where Khalil was detained for over three months.
Judges expressed skepticism about the jurisdictional claim, noting the government's rapid transfer.
Khalil's legal team says the government's actions are retaliatory against his pro-Palestinian activism.
Khalil emphasizes his fight is about broader immigrant rights.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump administration seeks to overturn a court ruling blocking Mahmoud Khalil's removal.
At the hearing, Drew Ensign argued the case should be heard in Louisiana, where Khalil was detained for over three months.
Judges expressed skepticism about the jurisdictional claim, noting the government's rapid transfer.
Khalil's legal team says the government's actions are retaliatory against his pro-Palestinian activism.
Khalil emphasizes his fight is about broader immigrant rights.