Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine activist and Columbia graduate, remains in custody due to a different charge of removability following a judicial ruling preventing his detention based on the Secretary of State's determinations. The Justice Department stated that although the court questioned the legitimacy of Khalil's detention under the Secretary’s rationale, they believe he can still be held due to alleged fraud in procuring his visa. Khalil has been in detention since March, missing significant life events, including the birth of his son, raising concerns among free speech advocates about the implications of his case.
Khalil will continue to be held for allegedly violating a federal law regarding misrepresentation and fraud in seeking his visa, despite a court's prior ruling.
The Justice Department indicated that Khalil's detention remains lawful under other grounds for removability, contrary to the judge's ruling regarding the Secretary of State's determination.
PEN America argued that the Trump administration's approach undermines the rule of law and exemplifies their manipulative tactics regarding Khalil's ongoing detention.
Khalil has been detained since March, enduring significant personal distress, including missing the birth of his son.
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