Louisiana immigration judge Jamee Comans has ordered the federal government to provide evidence justifying its attempt to deport Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident and prominent pro-Palestinian activist. The government claims Khalil’s activities could have serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States. However, Khalil’s lawyers argue that the government has not provided any evidence to support these allegations. Khalil was arrested in March and moved to a detention center in Louisiana.
The Trump administration alleges that Khalil withheld information about his membership in certain organizations and his employment at the Syria Office in the British Embassy in Beirut when applying for permanent residency. The government also claims Khalil is aligned with Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, and that he disrupted college campus classes and distributed pro-Hamas propaganda.
Khalil is awaiting the birth of his first child with his wife, who is a U.S. citizen. Comans has scheduled a hearing for Friday to decide whether Khalil can be removed from the United States or released. Khalil’s legal team argues that the rushed procedure does not provide him with due process. If found deportable, Khalil’s lawyers may apply for relief from removal. The case has sparked controversy and concerns over potential violations of Khalil’s rights.
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