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Supreme Court Petition Follows 6-5 Ruling Allowing Redetention
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- Mahmoud Khalil petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review his detention.
- Mahmoud Khalil was arrested in March 2025 as a permanent resident born in Syrian refugee camp.
- Judge Michael Farbiarz ordered Mahmoud Khalil's release in June 2025, deeming detention likely unconstitutional.
- A 3rd Circuit panel reversed the release order in January, ruling district courts lack jurisdiction.
- A 6-5 panel upheld that reversal, permitting possible redetention and deportation of Mahmoud Khalil.