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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Maya Yang and Dani Anguiano

Judge rules Trump administration can no longer detain Mahmoud Khalil on claims he’s a threat to foreign policy

Protesters rally in New York City on 22 May to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil.
Protesters rally in New York City on 22 May to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil. Photograph: Jimin Kim/Sopa Images/Shutterstock

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can no longer detain the Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil on the basis of federal claims that he is a threat to US foreign policy.

In his order on Wednesday, Judge Michael E Farbiarz said that the ruling will go into effect at 9.30am on Friday, adding: “This is to allow the respondents to seek appellate review should they wish to.”

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