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Mahmoud Khalil Stays Free on Bail as Trump Administration Appeals Deportation Ruling

He remains free under travel restrictions as the government appeals his release

Mahmoud Khalil speaks in an interview with Reuters in New York City, U.S., July 2, 2025.  REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis
Mahmoud Khalil speaks in an interview with Reuters in New York City, U.S., July 2, 2025.  REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis
Mahmoud Khalil poses for a portrait in New York City, U.S., July 2, 2025.  REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis
Mahmoud Khalil: Let’s Focus on Palestinians Right Now Instead of My Freedom

Overview

  • A federal judge ordered Khalil released on bail with travel limits after ruling the administration’s foreign policy basis for deportation likely violated free-speech rights.
  • The Trump administration filed an appeal within minutes of the bail decision, arguing the district court lacked authority and pressing for a detention hearing before an immigration judge.
  • Homeland Security has introduced new fraud allegations, claiming Khalil omitted key affiliations on his green card application to bolster its removal effort.
  • Since his release, Khalil has resumed pro-Palestinian activism in New York City, drawing large rallies and high-profile support, including from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
  • The broader case has led the administration to revoke billions in federal research grants and push universities to tighten protest rules over campus demonstrations.