Overview

• Mahmoud Khalil was detained by ICE in March after his role in pro-Palestinian protests and spent 104 days in a Louisiana detention center, causing him to miss the birth of his son.
• U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled on June 20 that Khalil’s continued detention violated the Constitution and ordered his release without electronic monitoring or an immediate bond requirement.
• In his first public appearances since release, Khalil addressed supporters at New York rallies and in broadcast interviews, describing crowded, privacy-free detention conditions and condemning Columbia University’s response to pro-Palestinian activism.
• The Trump administration has appealed the bail decision and is pursuing deportation proceedings, alleging misrepresentations on his green card application.
• Khalil has pledged to continue advocating for Palestinian rights and to support other immigrants targeted by immigration authorities.