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Epoch Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Epoch Times
Judge Says US Bid to Deport Mahmoud Khalil Likely Violates Constitution
The Trump administration's efforts to deport a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University were ruled likely unconstitutional by a federal judge. In a May 28 ruling, Judge Michael Farbiarz put a pause on the removal of Mahmoud Khalil, saying the government's argument—that the immigrant was a potential threat to U.S. foreign policy interests due to his beliefs—allowing his removal would open removal proceedings to arbitrary enforcement.
The Verge
7 days ago
- General
- The Verge
A federal judge says Trump's rationale for trying to deport Mahmoud Khalil is probably illegal.
Khalil, a Columbia student, was arrested by ICE in March over his involvement in pro-Palestine activism despite being a permanent resident. Citing a Cold War-era law, administration officials claimed Khalil's presence in the country is detrimental to the US's foreign policy interest. In a 106-page ruling, judge Michael Farbiarz said the State Department never explained whether Khalil's activism 'affected US relations with any other country,' making the deportation effort 'unconstitutionally vague.' For now, Khalil remains detained in Louisiana.
Bloomberg
12-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Judge Denies Long Delay of Bribery Case Amid Trump's Order
A federal judge said he won't allow a prolonged delay of a bribery trial following President Donald Trump's order putting a pause to enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Judge Michael Farbiarz in New Jersey on Tuesday denied a request for a 180-day delay to a case against two former Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. executives in what may be the first test for Trump's executive order. He ruled that the trial start no later than April 7.
