A federal judge in New York City has ordered that Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil not be deported while the court considers a legal challenge brought by his lawyers. Khalil, a lawful US resident, was detained by federal immigration agents and flown to an immigration jail in Louisiana. He helped lead anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-judge-freezes-deportation-of-palestinian-activist-as-court-considers-legal-challenge/
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