Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student activist and permanent U.S. resident, is facing deportation by the federal government. The government claims Khalil’s activities have potential adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States and that he withheld information in his residency application. Khalil denies these claims, stating the government has not provided any evidence to support them. The Department of Homeland Security alleges Khalil is aligned with Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, but his attorneys say there is no evidence to support this. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has accused Khalil of leading disruptive protests and distributing pro-Hamas material on campus. An immigration judge in Louisiana has ordered the government to provide evidence justifying Khalil’s deportation by the following day. Khalil and his wife are expecting their first child this month, adding to the stress of the situation. His attorney argues that the rushed process denies Khalil due process and his right to contest the charges. A hearing is scheduled for Friday to determine Khalil’s fate, where he may face deportation or be released. Khalil’s legal team could apply for relief from removal if he is deemed deportable. The case has raised concerns about the fairness of the immigration process and the implications for activists and their families.
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