18 September 2025
An immigration judge in Louisiana has ordered pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident of the United States, deported to Syria or Algeria for allegedly failing to disclose details on his green card application, according to court documents filed.
Khalil’s lawyers said they intend to appeal the ruling, but warned the process will likely be swift and unfavourable.
They noted that a separate order from a federal judge in New Jersey continues to block Khalil’s removal while his habeas case is under review.
The deportation order, issued September 12 by Immigration Judge Jamee Comans, came despite an earlier ruling by US District Judge Michael Farbiarz prohibiting Khalil’s deportation while his federal case proceeds.
That case argues his arrest and detention were unlawful retaliation for his Palestinian advocacy.
Khalil, a Palestinian born in Syria and a former Columbia University graduate student, was arrested at his Manhattan home in March and placed into deportation proceedings.
He has not been charged with a crime.
Source: trtworld
