Politics · October 19, 2026

Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and green-card holder, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in his ongoing legal battle against the Trump administration's efforts to deport him. Khalil was detained by ICE for several months in 2025 following his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia. While a federal judge initially ordered his release, questioning the constitutionality of the grounds for his detention, subsequent rulings from the Board of Immigration Appeals and a federal appeals court have moved the case toward deportation. Khalil's legal team argues

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