A federal appeals panel has overturned a lower court’s decision that previously led to the release of pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention — potentially paving the way for his re-arrest and deportation. (Reuters)

📌 What the Court Decided

• The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a district judge did not have jurisdiction to order Khalil’s release, noting that immigration disputes must be handled through the immigration court system under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). (Reuters)

• This decision dismisses Khalil’s habeas petition that had secured his freedom in 2025 and clears a legal path for the government to pursue his detention or deportation again. (AP News)

🧑‍⚖️ Mixed Reaction

• Khalil called the ruling “deeply disappointing” but says it doesn’t break his resolve — and his legal team plans to appeal further. (Al Jazeera)

• The ruling does not take effect immediately, so Khalil remains free for now while additional legal challenges continue. (Al Jazeera)

🌍 Background & Context

• Khalil — a legal U.S. permanent resident and former Columbia University student — was first detained in March 2025 after participating in pro-Palestinian protests on campus. (WBOC TV)

• He became a focal point of the Trump administration’s broader policy targeting foreign students involved in protests over Israel’s actions in Gaza, a move civil liberties advocates say threatens free speech rights. (Reuters)

• Rights groups, including the ACLU, argue the case raises core First Amendment and immigration justice issues. (AP News)

🧠 What Happens Next

• Legal appeals could push the case to higher courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. (AP News)

• If the appellate path runs out and immigration proceedings advance, Khalil faces the possibility of re-arrest and deportation. (Reuters)

• Civil rights advocates and local politicians are vocal about the implications for free speech and protest rights in the U.S. (Al Jazeera)

📌 Bottom Line:

A major legal win for the administration raises the real prospect of Khalil’s re-detention, but the fight is far from over — and his freedom remains uncertain as appeals play out across the U.S. justice system.

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