Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court to avoid re-arrest
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal appeals court upheld a ruling that could lead to his re-arrest and deportation. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court lacked jurisdiction over Khalil's case. Khalil's lawyer argues that the decision undermines judicial review and civil liberties for non-citizens.
- ▪Mahmoud Khalil is a pro-Palestinian activist and a graduate of Columbia University.
- ▪The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 6-5 to uphold a decision that could allow Khalil's re-arrest.
- ▪Khalil was previously detained by immigration authorities after participating in pro-Palestinian activism.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 24 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court in last bid to avoid deportation — New York Post
- ▪ Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court to avoid re-arrest - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Court won't revisit Mahmoud Khalil ruling, opening door to pro-Palestinian activist's rearrest — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Court won’t revisit ruling, opening door to pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s rearrest — Investing.com — News
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 05:40:16 +0800 |
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Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court to avoid re-arrestSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 23, 2026, 05:40 AMUpdated May 23, 2026, 05:45 AMListenMay 22 - A lawyer for Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil vowed on Friday to take his case to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal appeals court declined to reconsider a ruling that opened the door to President Donald Trump's administration re-arresting and deporting the pro-Palestinian activist.The Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals split 6-5 along ideological lines to leave in place a ruling holding that U.S.
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