Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Judge Denies Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist Khalil
A judge has decided that Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, will remain detained.
The government accuses him of immigration fraud, though his lawyers argue his detention is politically motivated.
Khalil, arrested in March, has been held in Louisiana.
A previous ruling suggested his detention based on foreign policy interests was not justifiable.
Celebrities have expressed support for his release.
Judge Farbiarz denied Mahmoud Khalil's request for release.
The government is holding Khalil on an immigration fraud charge.
Khalil was arrested in March for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests.
Judge Farbiarz previously stated government could not justify detention on foreign policy.
Celebrities called for Khalil's release ahead of Father's Day.
- Who
- Mahmoud Khalil, U.S. government, Judge Michael Farbiarz.
- What
- Judge Farbiarz denied a release request for Mahmoud Khalil.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- Louisiana detention center.
- Why
- Khalil is being held on an immigration fraud charge.
Khalil's Lawyers
U.S. Government
Detention Justification
Khalil's Lawyers
Detention is politically motivated, not based on immigration fraud, and a violation of free speech.
U.S. Government
The government is detaining Khalil because of immigration fraud.
- Target
- Mahmoud Khalil
- Occupation
- Pro-Palestinian Activist, Columbia University Graduate
- Detention Location
- Louisiana
- Alleged Offense
- Immigration fraud
- Judge
- Michael Farbiarz
Sources
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